For the 2025 school year, there are 450 public elementary schools serving 216,340 students in Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY are P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst and Success Academy Charter School-bushwick. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brooklyn have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Ave P-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Grades: K-4
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
139 Menahan St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Grades: K-4
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
341 39th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(716) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(716) 643-1086
Grades: 5
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
I.s. 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,430 students
Rank: #66.
Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1171 65th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #77.
Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
284 Baltic St-lower Level
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 31 Samuel F Dupont
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
417 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 330-9310
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 330-9310
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #1111.
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5730
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5730
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1212.
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Grades: 6-8
| 1,211 students
Rank: #1313.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 321 William Penn
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2412
Grades: K-5
| 1,234 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Maurice Sendak Community School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
P.s. 107 John W Kimball
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1818.
Windsor Terrace School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 11th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-0057
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-0057
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 134
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
P.s. 58 Carroll
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #2222.
Success Academy Charter School-williamsburg
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
183 S 3rd St-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 704-1419
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 704-1419
Grades: K-4
| 273 students
Rank: #2323.
Emily Warren Roebling School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Hicks St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-6740
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-6740
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2424.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Grades: K-10
| 816 students
Rank: #2525.
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 E 68th St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(347) 817-2017
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(347) 817-2017
Grades: K-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 236 Mill Basin
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6302 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 101 Verrazano
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8696 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0221
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 1,107 students
Rank: #2828.
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Park Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Grades: K-4
| 231 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
P.s. 195 Manhattan Beach
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 Irwin St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-9102
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3131.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Grades: K-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #3232.
P.s. 69 Vincent D Grippo School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6302 9th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 630-3899
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 630-3899
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #3333.
School For Future Leaders
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
942 62nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 491-7670
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 491-7670
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #3434.
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2126
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2126
Grades: 2-8
| 400 students
Rank: #3535.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Grades: 6-12
| 571 students
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Brooklyn, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
183 South 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
27 Huntington St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Grades: 5-10
| 78 students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Ashford Non Secure Det Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
650 Ashford St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Community (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Grades: 10-12
| 102 students
Beginning With Children Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Believe Southside Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
424 Leonard St3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borough Academy-brooklyn (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
116 Nassau St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Chldrn Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1819 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
2839 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Grades: 8
| 66 students
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
505 Fulton St 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
883 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Grades: 12
| 192 students
Brooklyn Icf Satellite (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
152 Sterling St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1125 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
1600 Rockaway Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Centennial House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
426 56th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Citizens Of The World Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
791 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
424 Leonard St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Claredon Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2504 Clarendon Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
309 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Prep School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
69-76 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Grades: 9-10
| 35 students
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
East 21st Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
590 Sheffield Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
The Ethical Community Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst and Success Academy Charter School-bushwick.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brooklyn?
450 public elementary schools are located in Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brooklyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Brooklyn include: P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology vs. P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, I.s. 98 Bay Academy vs. Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented, I.s. 364 Gateway vs. Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
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