For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,756 students in the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Prospect Lefferts Gardens are Explore Charter School, Parkside Preparatory Academy and Ps 92 Adrian Hegeman. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Preparatory Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Ps 92 Adrian Hegeman
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-2087
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-2087
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Voyager Charter School
Charter School
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Grades: 2-8
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ps 141
Special Education School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Grades: PK-12
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY include Explore Charter School, Parkside Preparatory Academy and Ps 92 Adrian Hegeman.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY?
the neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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