For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,038 students in 11239, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 595 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 11239, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11239, NY are Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, P.s. 346 Abe Stark and Spring Creek Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11239 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11239, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11239, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 346 Abe Stark
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3000
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Community School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11239, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11239, NY include Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, P.s. 346 Abe Stark and Spring Creek Community School.
How many public schools are located in 11239?
3 public schools are located in 11239.
What percentage of students in 11239 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 11239 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11239?
11239 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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