For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,112 students in 11239, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11239, NY are Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, P.s. 346 Abe Stark and I.s. 364 Gateway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11239 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11239, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11239, NY Public Elementary 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 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
I.s. 364 Gateway
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Freeport Loop
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11239, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11239, NY include Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, P.s. 346 Abe Stark and I.s. 364 Gateway.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11239?
4 public elementary schools are located in 11239.
What is the racial composition of students in 11239?
11239 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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