For the 2024 school year, there are 449 public elementary schools serving 223,329 students in Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY are Is 98 Bay Academy, Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School and Achievement First East New York Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brooklyn have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brooklyn, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Is 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,549 students
Rank: #22.
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 513-6951
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 513-6951
Grades: K-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Achievement First East New York Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
557 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 485-4924
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 485-4924
Grades: K-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1171 65th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Grades: K-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-5730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-5730
Grades: K-8
| 469 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Ps 236 Mill Basin
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6302 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #99.
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Grades: 6-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Rockaway Pkwy-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Grades: K-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ps 107 John W Kimball
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Grades: 6-12
| 530 students
Rank: #1313.
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1186 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 703-5400
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 703-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,445 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Ps 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Ps 58 Carroll
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Maurice Sendak Community School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ps 376
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
194 Harman St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 573-0781
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 573-0781
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
417 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 330-9310
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 330-9310
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2020.
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Grades: K-8
| 731 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Success Charter School-williamsburg
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
183 S 3rd St-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 704-1419
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 704-1419
Grades: K-4
| 398 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Ps 101 Verrazano
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8696 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0221
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 998 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Grades: 6-12
| 634 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-3893
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-3893
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 471-2560
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 471-2560
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #2828.
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1224 Park Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 943-3710
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 943-3710
Grades: K-8
| 903 students
Rank: #2929.
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
157 Wilson St-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-4018
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-4018
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Emily Warren Roebling School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Hicks St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-6740
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-6740
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 Irwin St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-9102
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #3232.
Ps 29 John M Harrigan
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Magnet School Of Math Science & Design Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-1190
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-1190
Grades: K-5
| 831 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Ps 20 Clinton Hill
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6744
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6744
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
317 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
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Brooklyn, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
183 South 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
27 Huntington St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Grades: 5-10
| 78 students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Ashford Non Secure Det Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
650 Ashford St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Community (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Grades: 10-12
| 102 students
Beginning With Children Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Believe Southside Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
424 Leonard St3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borough Academy-brooklyn (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
116 Nassau St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Chldrn Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1819 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
2839 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
505 Fulton St 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
883 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Grades: 12
| 192 students
Brooklyn Icf Satellite (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
152 Sterling St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(716) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(716) 643-1086
Grades: 8-12
| 677 students
Brooklyn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1125 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
1600 Rockaway Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Centennial House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
426 56th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Citizens Of The World Charter School 2 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
791 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
424 Leonard St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Claredon Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2504 Clarendon Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
309 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Prep School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
69-76 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Grades: 9-10
| 35 students
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
East 21st Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
590 Sheffield Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
The Ethical Community Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY include Is 98 Bay Academy, Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School and Achievement First East New York Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brooklyn, NY?
449 public elementary schools are located in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn, NY?
Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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