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Best 11212 New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 11,374 students in 11212, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11212, NY are Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School and P.s. 770 New American Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 11212 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11212, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11212, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
985 Rockaway Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 669-7461
Gr: K-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
P.s. 770 New American Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 221-5837
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
I.s. 392
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Rockaway Pkwy-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Gr: K-12 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,248 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Key Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
257 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 604-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
396 Grant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 644-1714
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600
Gr: K-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Middle School For Art And Philosphy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-7563
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Christopher Avenue Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Mott Hall Iv
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 305-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7793
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Riverdale Avenue Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 165 Ida Posner
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Lott Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 156 Waverly
(Math: 43% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Osborn St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lamad Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Clarkson Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(833) 465-2623
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Ps/is 323
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7781
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 184 Newport
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
273 Newport St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 41 Francis White
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7732
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
P.s. 398 Walter Weaver
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 774-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 150 Christopher
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Sackman St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Sid Miller Academy
Special Education School
110 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 385-6200
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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11212, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
General D Chappie James Elementary School Of Science (Closed 2016)
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-0952
Gr: 5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science (Closed 2016)
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-5276
Gr: 8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
High School Redirection (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 99%
I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers (Closed 2010)
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-1144
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
I.S. 275 Thelma Hamilton Intermediate School (Closed 2006)
985 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7833
Gr: 8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Nyc Vocational Training Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1150 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-2768
Gr: 10-11 | 810 students Minority enrollment: 83%
P.S. 332 Charles H Houston School (Closed 2015)
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7805
Gr: 5 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Teachers' Prep Secondary School (Closed 2023)
3226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 493-123
Gr: 7-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many public elementary schools are located in 11212?
31 public elementary schools are located in 11212.
What is the racial composition of students in 11212?
11212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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