For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,802 students in 11226, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11226, NY are P.s. 249 Caton, P.s. 245 and P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11226 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11226, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11226, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 249 Caton
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18 Marlborough Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8828
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8828
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 245
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
249 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 284-2330
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 284-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Rugby Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5254
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5254
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Snyder Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 856-6560
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 856-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 92 Adrian Hegeman
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-2087
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-2087
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 141
Special Education School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Gr: PK-9 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11226, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11226, NY include P.s. 249 Caton, P.s. 245 and P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty.
How many public preschools are located in 11226?
6 public preschools are located in 11226.
What is the racial composition of students in 11226?
11226 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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