For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,196 students in 11217, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11217, NY are Math And Science Exploratory School, P.s. 38 Pacific and P.s. 133 William A Butler. 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 63% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Exploratory School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 133 William A Butler
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 282 Park Slope
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
383 State St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Gr: K-12 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
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 Math And Science Exploratory School, P.s. 38 Pacific and P.s. 133 William A Butler.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11217?
7 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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