Brooklyn Technical High School. Math 97 percent, reading 95 percent. This is in the top 1 percent in New York State. Having observed this market for over 30 years, it is rare to find a school that consistently maintains such high rankings. According to the school evaluation site PublicSchoolReview.com, it scores a perfect 10 out of 10. Many people assume that the entire Brooklyn area is like this based on that number. In reality, it is different. There are 578 public schools in Brooklyn. The student population is about 290,852. The average math achievement is 56 percent, and reading is 55 percent. This is slightly higher than the New York State averages of 53 percent in math and 49 percent in reading. However, it is important to note that this average includes both top schools like Brooklyn Tech and those that are not as high-performing. Judging the area based solely on averages can lead to a misleading picture.

I will answer the most frequently asked question first. If you buy a house near Brooklyn Tech, can you automatically attend? No. This school selects students based on the New York City Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) scores, regardless of residency. Success Academy Bushwick Charter School also received a score of 10, but it operates on a lottery system. Similarly, it is not based on address assignment. In contrast, P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence is an elementary school, and it generally follows residency-based assignments. All three schools have a score of 10, but their admission processes are entirely different. When viewing properties, you need to check this difference first. If you move hoping to pass the exam or win the lottery but do not get accepted, you will end up with a school assigned based on residency. Therefore, you should also consider the quality of residency-based schools from the start. The SHSAT is administered every fall to 8th and 9th-grade students, and it is good to know that the results of one test determine admission outcomes.

Next question. Are there Korean markets or churches nearby? According to the statistical site Statistical Atlas, the Asian population in Kings County, which is all of Brooklyn, is 11.7 percent, or about 304,037 people. This is higher than the New York State average of 8.1 percent. However, this number aggregates all Asians, and I could not find separate statistics for the Korean population at the borough level. According to the 2023 U.S. Census Bureau data, the total Korean population in New York State is reported to be 141,745. This can serve as a reference. Within Brooklyn, the concentration of Korean businesses varies greatly by neighborhood, so it is more accurate to check specific neighborhoods. Relying on borough-wide statistics to determine the living conditions of a specific neighborhood is not a precise starting point for making judgments.

Final question. What are the prices? According to data from DataUSA, the median home value in Kings County for 2024 is $905,000. This is a 1.72 percent increase from $889,700 in 2023. It is relatively high compared to other boroughs in New York City. Prices are definitely higher than in some areas of the Bronx or Queens. Nationally, areas with good school district ratings tend to have home prices that are about 10 to 30 percent higher than those without. However, special high schools like Brooklyn Tech, which have a district-wide attendance zone, often do not correlate directly with nearby real estate prices. In fact, areas near excellent elementary schools like P.S. 172, which are assigned based on residency, tend to be more sensitive to price changes.

In summary, do not just look at averages in Brooklyn; check the admission processes for each school. Price, achievement, and admission process. Considering these three factors together can help reduce mistakes. I have often seen cases where decisions based on just one factor lead to issues with the other two. Take your time and review all three factors in order, as this will ultimately save you time. This article is not investment or legal advice. It is recommended to consult with a real estate agent and school district representatives before making any actual contracts.