For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 6,811 students in 11228, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11228, NY are Madeleine Brennan School, Junior High School 259 William Mckinley and P.s. 229 Dyker. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11228 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11228, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11228, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madeleine Brennan School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8010 12th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Grades: 6-8
| 1,591 students
Rank: #22.
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,724 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 229 Dyker
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-5447
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-5447
Grades: PK-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 204 Vince Lombardi
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8101 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-2906
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-2906
Grades: PK-5
| 1,008 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 127 Mckinley Park
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7805 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-2323
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-2323
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7115 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 232-0685
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 232-0685
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11228, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11228, NY include Madeleine Brennan School, Junior High School 259 William Mckinley and P.s. 229 Dyker.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11228?
6 public elementary schools are located in 11228.
What is the racial composition of students in 11228?
11228 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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