For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,341 students in 11229, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11229, NY are P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach, P.s. 153 Homecrest and P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11229 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11229, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11229, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2529 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 153 Homecrest
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Ave W
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
11229, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Netcare, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1675 E 16th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11229, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11229, NY include P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach, P.s. 153 Homecrest and P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg.
How many public preschools are located in 11229?
3 public preschools are located in 11229.
What is the racial composition of students in 11229?
11229 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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