For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,461 students in the neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Little Caribbean are East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs), P.s. 397 Foster-laurie and Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Little Caribbean, Brooklyn, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
870 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Gr: K-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
490 Fenimore St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-1097
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-1097
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Gr: K-12 | 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 208 Elsa Ebeling
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Ave D
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-5325
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-5325
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 774-1002
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 774-1002
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 91 Albany Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
532 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn, NY include East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs), P.s. 397 Foster-laurie and Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Little Caribbean, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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