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Best Gowanus Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 898 students in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY.

The top ranked public elementary school in Gowanus is P.s. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an score of 72% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 87% (versus the 48% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

P.s. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Top 20%

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317 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400

Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: n/an/a

P.s. 372 Children's School

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512 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 624-5271

Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn?

2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn?

the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).