For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 10,686 students in 11204, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11204, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn School Of Inquiry and P.s. 247. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11204 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11204, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11204, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
99 Ave P-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Gr: K-4 | 721 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5730
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5730
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 247
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4205
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4205
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 205 Clarion
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-2380
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Seeall Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5601 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 851-8070
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 851-8070
Gr: PK-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Junior High School 223 Montauk
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4200 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-0155
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-0155
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Junior High School 227 Edward B Shallow
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6500 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 256-8218
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 256-8218
Gr: 6-8 | 1,327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4715 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 633-3061
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 633-3061
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 48 Mapleton
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-3873
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-3873
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-3893
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-3893
Gr: 6-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6006 23rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 234-4940
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 234-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
I.s. 96 Seth Low
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-1344
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-1344
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 177 Marlboro
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 375-9506
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 375-9506
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 231
Special Education School
5601 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 853-1884
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 853-1884
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11204, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11204, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn School Of Inquiry and P.s. 247.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11204?
15 public elementary schools are located in 11204.
What is the racial composition of students in 11204?
11204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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