5.6 avg / 10

New York City Geographic District #23 School District

School District · Brooklyn, New York

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 8,334

Teachers (FTE): 664

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

15 elem, 7 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

8,334

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

15 elem, 7 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

8,334

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

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Brooklyn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

New York rank

#445 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below New York avg

District size

8,334 students

Much larger than New York median

The short answer

New York City Geographic District #23 ranks #445 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. New York City Geographic District #23's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (8.0/10), Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School (7.7/10), and Eagle Academy for Young Men II (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (bees)

Rates 7.2/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among New York City Geographic District #23 schools.

Top-Rated Schools in New York City Geographic District #23

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School	8.0 / 10	High	+1.8	483
2	Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	387
3	Eagle Academy for Young Men II	7.4 / 10	High	+0.7	625
4	Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School	7.3 / 10	High	+1.6	249
5	Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (bees)	7.2 / 10	Middle	+1.8	165
6	Riverdale Avenue Community School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	314
7	Brownsville Collaborative Middle School	6.6 / 10	Middle	+1.3	282
8	Christopher Avenue Community School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	280
9	PS 165 Ida Posner	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	199
10	PS 327 Dr Rose B English	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	250

See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About New York City Geographic District #23

New York City Geographic District #23 is a Brooklyn, New York school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 8,334 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, New York City Geographic District #23 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, New York City Geographic District #23 students show an average math proficiency of 32.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in New York City Geographic District #23, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.5%

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ELA Proficiency 36.8%

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Average proficiency across all schools in New York City Geographic District #23 with test data.

Schools in New York City Geographic District #23

28 schools

Elementary Schools 15

Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

387 7.7

Riverdale Avenue Community School

314 6.9

Christopher Avenue Community School

280 6.6

PS 165 Ida Posner

199 6.5

PS 327 Dr Rose B English

250 6.2

PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell

150 6.0

PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz

333 5.7

Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer

369 5.3

Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts

PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway

299 3.3

Ps/is 323

487 3.3

Middle Schools 7

Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (bees)

165 7.2

Brownsville Collaborative Middle School

282 6.6

Riverdale Avenue Middle School

117 6.0

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)

82 5.3

Mott Hall Bridges Academy

High Schools 6

Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School

483 8.0

Eagle Academy for Young Men II

625 7.4

Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School

249 7.3

Teachers Preparatory High School

198 6.0

Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

178 5.4

Brooklyn Democracy Academy

175 5.3

District Details

State: New York
City: Brooklyn
Total Enrollment: 8,334
Teachers (FTE): 664
Child Poverty Rate: 0.3%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New York City Geographic District #23?

New York City Geographic District #23 has 28 schools in total — 15 elementary, 7 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for New York City Geographic District #23?

The average composite rating for New York City Geographic District #23 is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in New York City Geographic District #23?

Per-pupil spending data for New York City Geographic District #23 is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #23?

The average student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #23 is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in New York City Geographic District #23?

Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School is the highest-rated school in New York City Geographic District #23 with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in New York City Geographic District #23?

Across schools in New York City Geographic District #23 with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does New York City Geographic District #23 compare to other districts in New York?

New York City Geographic District #23 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.6/10
Math Proficiency: 32.5%
ELA Proficiency: 36.8%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.