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THE BEST SCHOOLS IN BROOKLYN
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BEST ART SCHOOL
Pratt Institute
Known for providing one of the
most comprehensive professional
art educations in the U.S., Pratt
Institute’s Art School is set apart
by its distinguished faculty and
world-class studio resources. Pratt
hosts students from around the
country and boasts a diverse range
of subjects, including design, criticism,
critique, history and practice.
Classes are taught by respected and
recognized professionals in the
field with two major objectives: the
development of professional skills
and the enhancement of critical
judgment based on an historical
perspective. The school’s alumni
include renowned artists like designer
Betsey Johnson, actor Robert
Redford and artist Ellsworth Kelly,
who serve as examples of Pratt’s
premier art instruction. In-person
classes will return for Fall 2020.
200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 636-3600 – pratt.edu
BEST TRADE SCHOOL
Brooklyn Technical High School
Brooklyn Tech is the cream of
the crop when it comes to trade
schools in Brooklyn. Established
in 1922, it has since gone on to become
one of the most prestigious
and selective high schools in the
United States. One of just three
original specialized high schools
operated by the New York City
Department of Education, Brooklyn
Tech counts top scientists,
inventors, innovators, CEOs and
founders of Fortune 500 companies
among its alumni. Each November,
about 30,000 eighth and
ninth graders take the school’s
three-hour admittance test, of
which only 1,900 to 1,950 make the
cut. With its stellar academics,
dedicated staff, boisterous facility
and unbeatable view of Fort
Greene Park, it’s easy to see why
Brooklyn Tech has come out as the
victor in its category. Fall 2020
reopening plans to be announced.
29 Fort Greene Pl, Brooklyn (718)
804-6400 – bths.edu
BEST COLLEGE
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College is more than a
higher education institution; it’s
an intellectual, artistic hub which
uses the vibrant city around it as a
classroom to broaden its students’
vision of the world. The academy
has a diverse student body of
17,811 students who hail from 143
nations and speak 92 languages.
It offers 176 undergraduate degree,
graduate degree, certificate
and diploma programs in the
humanities, social, behavioral
and natural sciences, education,
business and the arts. Brooklyn
College also boasts a world class
faculty, many of which are award
winners and recipients of national
funding from institutions such as
NASA and the National Science
Foundation. With 90 years of academic
excellence under its belt, the
school offers a transformative, distinctive
and affordable education
to students from all backgrounds.
Almost all courses will be held
remotely for Fall 2020. 2900 Bedford
Ave, Brooklyn (718) 951-5000 –
brooklyn.cuny.edu
BEST CATHOLIC SCHOOL
St. Bernadette Catholic Academy
Serving Brooklyn for over 60 years,
St. Bernadette Catholic Academy is
a shining star in Dyker Heights. Its
philosophy is to provide a holistic
education to its students, allowing
them to recognize their God-given
talents and empower them to
be successful and responsible
Christian adults. St. Bernadette’s
integrated curriculum stresses
creative reasoning, collaboration,
and a passion for continued learning;
its programs offer a balance
between religion and language
arts, social studies, STEM, and social
studies. Its students routinely
receive scholarships for their
high school educations – with
2019 graduates receiving over $1.1
Million in scholarship funds. St.
Bernadette Catholic Academy is
truly the best investment for your
child’s future! In-person classes
will return for Fall 2020. 1313
83rd St, Brooklyn (718) 236-1560 –
stbernnk.org
BE S T O F B K . C O M
SPOTLIGHT ON 2020 WINNERS
2021 VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
Vote every day through November 3rd for your favorite businesses
and people in the 2021 Dime Best of Brooklyn program.
Step 1: Visit bestofbk.com
Step 2: Click “Vote Now”
Step 3: Click on a section, scroll down to a category, and click the
VOTE button next to your favorite person or company
Step 4: Register with your email address and name
Step 5: Keep voting for your favorites in all categories, from
Restaurants to Arts and Entertainment
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