For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,695 students in 11203, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11203, NY are P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, P.s. 397 Foster-laurie and P.s. 244 Richard R Green. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11203 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11203, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11203, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
490 Fenimore St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
P.s. 244 Richard R Green
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 E 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 208 Elsa Ebeling
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Ave D
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 91 Albany Avenue School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
532 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 181
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
11203, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
600 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-2662
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-2662
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
790 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-8920
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-8920
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Kingsboro Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
681 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-7703
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-7703
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Kingsbrook Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
150 152 E 49th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-7343
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-7343
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
475 E 57th St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 337-8303
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 337-8303
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4865
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4865
Grades: 6-12
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11203, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11203, NY include P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, P.s. 397 Foster-laurie and P.s. 244 Richard R Green.
How many public preschools are located in 11203?
8 public preschools are located in 11203.
What is the racial composition of students in 11203?
11203 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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