For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,423 students in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Flatlands are P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School, P.s. 119 Amersfort and P.s. 251 Paerdegat. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Ave M
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-8488
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-8488
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 119 Amersfort
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3829 Ave K
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7696
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7696
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 251 Paerdegat
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1037 E 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Utica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-4828
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-4828
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School, P.s. 119 Amersfort and P.s. 251 Paerdegat.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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