For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,544 students in 11218, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11218, NY are P.s. 134, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 and Academy Of Talented Scholars. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11218 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11218, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11218, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 134
(Math: 88% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Talented Scholars
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-2730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-2730
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Albemarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Gr: PK-5 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 130 Parkside
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Junior High School 62 Ditmas
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Middle School 890
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Middle School 839
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 Caton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 889
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 179 Kensington
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Ave C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
11218, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11218, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11218, NY include P.s. 134, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 and Academy Of Talented Scholars.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11218?
10 public elementary schools are located in 11218.
What is the racial composition of students in 11218?
11218 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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