For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,178 students in 11234, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,168 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 11234, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11234, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach, P.s. 236 Mill Basin and P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11234 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11234, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11234, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 E 68th St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(347) 817-2017
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(347) 817-2017
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 236 Mill Basin
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6302 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 444-6969
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3301 Quentin Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 998-4298
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 998-4298
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7103 Ave T
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 763-4015
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 763-4015
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4011 Fillmore Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 645-8667
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 645-8667
Gr: PK-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2186 Mill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 377-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 377-7200
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 E 68th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 763-4701
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 763-4701
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Ave M
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-8488
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-8488
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 251 Paerdegat
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1037 E 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Utica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-4828
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-4828
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11234, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11234, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach, P.s. 236 Mill Basin and P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder.
How many public schools are located in 11234?
10 public schools are located in 11234.
What percentage of students in 11234 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 11234 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11234?
11234 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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