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Best Kings County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 209 public preschools serving 90,049 students in Kings County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Kings County, NY are P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, P.s. 29 John M Harrigan and P.s. 31 Samuel F Dupont. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Kings County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 31 Samuel F Dupont
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
75 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 107 John W Kimball
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 58 Carroll
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 195 Manhattan Beach
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
131 Irwin St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-9102
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 229 Dyker
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-5447
Gr: PK-8 | 1,126 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 101 Verrazano
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8696 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0221
Gr: PK-5 | 1,107 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 236 Mill Basin
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6302 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 34 Oliver H Perry
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
131 Norman Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 389-5842
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Hellenic Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
646 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Compass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Adelphi-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 310-3588
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
317 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
P.s. 249 Caton
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18 Marlborough Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8828
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Community Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
241 Emerson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
P.s. 204 Vince Lombardi
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8101 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-2906
Gr: PK-5 | 1,008 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 132 Conselyea School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 599-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2469 E 18th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-0890
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 100 Coney Island School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2951 W 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 382-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 164 Caesar Rodney
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4211 14th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 854-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
P.s. 40 George W Carver
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
265 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2353
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 205 Clarion
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6701 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 1,097 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7103 Ave T
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 763-4015
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Seeall Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5601 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 851-8070
Gr: PK-8 | 870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 97 Highlawn
(Math: 75% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1846 W 13th St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 672-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7115 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 232-0685
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 133 William A Butler
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Brooklyn Brownstone School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
272 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 573-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
251 Macdougal St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 443-2747
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
P.s. 110 Monitor
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
124 Monitor St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Academy Of Arts And Letters
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-8 | 723 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2529 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kings County, NY

Kings County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Young Writers (Closed 2023)
183 South 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Academy Of Business And Community Development (Closed 2014)
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Acorn Community High School (Closed 2023)
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Gr: 9-12
Agnes Y Humphrey School For Leadership (Closed 2012)
27 Huntington St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Gr: 5-10 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Arts And Media Preparatory Academy (Closed 2018)
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ashford Non Secure Det Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
650 Ashford St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Bayside Res (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
30-34 214 Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Bedford Stuyvesant Community (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 10-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Beginning With Children Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Gr: K-8 | 369 students
Believe Southside Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
424 Leonard St3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Borough Academy-brooklyn (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
116 Nassau St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Brooklyn Chldrn Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1819 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Gr: Inquire with school | 35 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Brooklyn Comp Night High School (Closed 2023)
2839 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Gr: 8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
505 Fulton St 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Gr: K-4 | 206 students
Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater (Closed 2007)
883 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Gr: 12 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Brooklyn Icf Satellite (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
152 Sterling St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1125 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Brooklyn Studio School (Closed 2023)
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Canarsie High School (Closed 2012)
1600 Rockaway Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Centennial House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
426 56th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Citizens Of The World Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
791 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Citizens Of The World Charter School New York 1 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
424 Leonard St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Claredon Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2504 Clarendon Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Clinton Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
309 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Community Prep School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
69-76 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Gr: 9-10 | 35 students
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
D'ippolito Intermediate (Closed 2023)
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 1,005 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
East 21st Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Gr: Inquire with school
Erasmus Hall Campus High School For Business (Closed 2008)
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Erasmus Hall Campus High School For Humanitie (Closed 2008)
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1
Essence School (Closed 2018)
590 Sheffield Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
The Ethical Community Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Gr: K-1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Kings County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Kings County, NY include P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, P.s. 29 John M Harrigan and P.s. 31 Samuel F Dupont.
How many public preschools are located in Kings County?
209 public preschools are located in Kings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings County?
Kings County public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kings County are often viewed compared to one another?

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