For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,528 students in 11206, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11206, NY are P.s. 380 John Wayne Elementary School, P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton and P.s. 147 Issac Remsen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11206 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11206, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11206, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 380 John Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-0607
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-0607
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-4581
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-4581
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 497-0326
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 497-0326
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 257 John F Hylan
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Cook St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-7128
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-7128
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 497-0139
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 497-0139
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 59 The Dawn Best School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Throop Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 443-3600
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 443-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 120 Carlos Tapia
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18 Beaver St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 455-1000
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 455-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 145 Andrew Jackson
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Noll St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 821-4823
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 821-4823
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Brighter Choice Community School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Hart St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 574-2378
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 574-2378
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 23 Carter G Woodson
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
545 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-0375
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-0375
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 18 Edward Bush
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Maujer St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-3241
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 368
Special Education School
70 Tompkins Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-9494
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-9494
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11206, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11206, NY include P.s. 380 John Wayne Elementary School, P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton and P.s. 147 Issac Remsen.
How many public preschools are located in 11206?
13 public preschools are located in 11206.
What is the racial composition of students in 11206?
11206 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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