Best Canarsie Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,190 students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Canarsie are P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber, P.s. 233 Langston Hughes and P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 444-4316
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-8103
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 92nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 257-4428
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 E 83rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 758-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 66
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
845 E 96th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 922-3505
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101-24 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(929) 437-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber, P.s. 233 Langston Hughes and P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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