For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,644 students in 11216, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11216, NY are Academy Of Arts And Letters, P.s. 138 and P.s. 93 William H Prescott. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11216 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11216, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11216, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Arts And Letters
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 138
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 93 William H Prescott
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
P.s. 256 Benjamin Banneker
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Kosciusko St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
P.s. 3 Bedford Village
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11216, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11216, NY include Academy Of Arts And Letters, P.s. 138 and P.s. 93 William H Prescott.
How many public preschools are located in 11216?
5 public preschools are located in 11216.
What is the racial composition of students in 11216?
11216 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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