Best 11203 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,127 students in 11203, NY (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,610 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 11203, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11203, NY are East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs), Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc and P.s. 397 Foster-laurie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11203 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11203, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11203, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
870 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Gr: K-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 390-0460
Gr: K-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
490 Fenimore St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-1097
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Flatbush Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Gr: K-12 | 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 E 57th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(917) 789-8959
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 E 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 244 Richard R Green
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 240-3790
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 208 Elsa Ebeling
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4801 Ave D
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
684 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-5325
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5909 Beverly Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 451-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 91 Albany Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 968-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1919.
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1204
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 181
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
It Takes A Village Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-2307
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3059
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11203 New York

11203, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
600 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-2662
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
790 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-8920
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kingsboro Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
681 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-7703
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
150 152 E 49th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-7343
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
475 E 57th St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 337-8303
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4865
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11203, NY?
How many public schools are located in 11203?
22 public schools are located in 11203.
What percentage of students in 11203 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 11203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11203?
11203 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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