For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,899 students in 11218, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11218, NY are P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen, P.s. 130 Parkside and P.s. 889. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11218 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11218, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11218, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 preschools in 11218, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11218, NY include P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen, P.s. 130 Parkside and P.s. 889.
How many public preschools are located in 11218?
4 public preschools are located in 11218.
What is the racial composition of students in 11218?
11218 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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