Williamsburg Preparatory School

Williamsburg Preparatory School (14K561) is a public school in District 14, North Side-South Side, Brooklyn, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 630 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: North Side-South Side
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Williamsburg Preparatory School
257 North 6 Street
Brooklyn, North Side-South Side

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) is 16%, higher than most district high schools.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

94%

trust their child's teachers

93%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 37% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

96%

English Regents pass rate

79%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

50%

Geometry Regents pass rate

52%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

66%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

48%

Global History Regents pass rate

67%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

74%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

64%

Physics Regents pass rate

47%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

72%

Williamsburg Preparatory School vs Brooklyn Preparatory High School

MeasureWilliamsburg Preparatory SchoolBrooklyn Preparatory High School
Enrollment (2025–26)630601
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.914.7
Family satisfaction (2026)93%93%
Principal trust (2026)96%94%
Teacher trust (2026)94%93%
Leadership (2026)95%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)96%98%
Regents diploma rate (2025)88%88%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Student body

Enrollment

630 students

9–12 · down 51 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

11.9

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 6% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

83% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 84% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

25%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 5% White, 70% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 17% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 84% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
95%
Disability support services
90%
Outreach
92%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
86%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

257 NORTH 6 STREET

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: North Side-South Side, Brooklyn
  • Address: 257 North 6 Street