For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,038 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Kensington are P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen, P.s. 889 and P.s. 179 Kensington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Albemarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Grades: PK-5
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 889
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 179 Kensington
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Ave C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen, P.s. 889 and P.s. 179 Kensington.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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