For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,690 students in 11238, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11238, NY are P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud and Achievement First Endeavor Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11238 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11238, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11238, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
I.s. 340
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #77.
Explore Exceed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
443 St Marks Ave-rm 114
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 989-6702
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 989-6702
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #99.
Elijah Stroud Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3067
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3067
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
443 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #1111.
Urban Assembly Unison School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 399-1061
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 399-1061
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
11238, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
227 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Lutheran Community Services (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
525 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-1740
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-1740
Grades: 6-8
| 29 students
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5835
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5835
Grades: 8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11238, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11238, NY include P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud and Achievement First Endeavor Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11238?
11 public elementary schools are located in 11238.
What is the racial composition of students in 11238?
11238 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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