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Best 11217 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,497 students in 11217, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11217, NY are Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity, Exploratory School and P.s. 38 Pacific. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11217, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 6 Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 875-1021
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Exploratory School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 133 William A Butler
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 282 Park Slope
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
491 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Gr: K-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11217, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11217, NY include Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity, Exploratory School and P.s. 38 Pacific.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11217?
8 public elementary schools are located in 11217.
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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