For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,010 students in 11237, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11237, NY are P.s. 151 Lyndon B Johnson, P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell and P.s. 123 Suydam. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11237 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11237, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11237, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 151 Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
763 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 326-6360
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 326-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4623
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4623
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 123 Suydam
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4810
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11237, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11237, NY include P.s. 151 Lyndon B Johnson, P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell and P.s. 123 Suydam.
How many public preschools are located in 11237?
3 public preschools are located in 11237.
What is the racial composition of students in 11237?
11237 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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