For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,063 students in the neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Mill Basin are P.s. 236 Mill Basin and Hebrew Language Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 236 Mill Basin
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6302 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2186 Mill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 377-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 377-7200
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 236 Mill Basin and Hebrew Language Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Mill Basin, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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