For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,030 students in the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Spring Creek are Academy For Young Writers and Spring Creek Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Young Writers
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 688-7230
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 688-7230
Grades: 6-12
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Community School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn, NY include Academy For Young Writers and Spring Creek Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Spring Creek, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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