For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,341 students in 11229, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11229, NY are P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach, P.s. 153 Homecrest and P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11229 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11229, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11229, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2529 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 153 Homecrest
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Ave W
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
11229, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11229, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11229, NY include P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach, P.s. 153 Homecrest and P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg.
How many public preschools are located in 11229?
3 public preschools are located in 11229.
What is the racial composition of students in 11229?
11229 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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