For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,464 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kensington are P.s. 134, P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen and Junior High School 62 Ditmas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Albemarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Grades: PK-5
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 62 Ditmas
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
Middle School 890
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 889
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 179 Kensington
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Ave C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
259 Parkville Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 859-8400
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 859-8400
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 134, P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen and Junior High School 62 Ditmas.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn?
7 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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