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Best 11217 New York Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,497 students in 11217, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11217, NY are Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity, Exploratory School and P.s. 38 Pacific. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11217, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 6 Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 875-1021
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Exploratory School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 133 William A Butler
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 282 Park Slope
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
491 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Gr: K-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
114 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School (Closed 2015)
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11217, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11217, NY include Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity, Exploratory School and P.s. 38 Pacific.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11217?
8 public elementary schools are located in 11217.
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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