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Best 11212 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 11,071 students in 11212, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11212, NY are Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, Uncommon Brownsville South Charter School Nyc and P.s. 770 New American Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11212 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11212, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11212, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Uncommon Brownsville South Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
985 Rockaway Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 669-7461
Gr: K-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 770 New American Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 221-5837
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210
Gr: K-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
I.s. 392
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Gr: 2-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
396 Grant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 644-1714
Gr: K-7 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Middle School For Art And Philosphy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-7563
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Christopher Avenue Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Mott Hall Iv
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 305-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7793
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Riverdale Avenue Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 165 Ida Posner
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Lott Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 156 Waverly
(Math: 43% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Osborn St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lamad Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Clarkson Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(833) 465-2623
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2424.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Ps/is 323
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 184 Newport
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
273 Newport St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 41 Francis White
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7732
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 398 Walter Weaver
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 774-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
P.s. 150 Christopher
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Sackman St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6
Charter School
205 Rockaway Parkway-6th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(917) 686-9416
Gr: K-1 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Sid Miller Academy
Special Education School
110 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 385-6200
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11212, NY?
How many public elementary schools are located in 11212?
31 public elementary schools are located in 11212.
What is the racial composition of students in 11212?
11212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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