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Best Bedford Stuyvesant Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 13,628 students in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bedford Stuyvesant are Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 and Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Gr: K-11 | 919 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2126
Gr: 2-8 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
82 Lewis Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 453-1001
Gr: K-9 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 Throop Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 704-1439
Gr: K-4 | 271 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Arts And Letters
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
180 Chauncey St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 493-9681
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Uncommon Bed-stuy East Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Gates Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 669-7460
Gr: 5-9 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 Macon St-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Gr: K-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 Patchen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 638-1830
Gr: K-9 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Ember Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
616 Quincy St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-4581
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-5707
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
856 Quincy St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 246-5681
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Brooklyn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-2085
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
La Cima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-2136
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Middle School 267 Math Science & Technology
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2318
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Madiba Prep Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2804
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 59 The Dawn Best School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Throop Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 443-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2357
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 25 Eubie Blake School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2336
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Brighter Choice Community School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Hart St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 574-2378
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
P.s. 23 Carter G Woodson
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-0375
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
990 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2365
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
616 Quincy St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 571-6960
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 93 William H Prescott
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
P.s. 256 Benjamin Banneker
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Kosciusko St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
P.s. 3 Bedford Village
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Sandford St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6752
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 622-9285
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
794 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2381
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Restoration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 245-8766
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 834-6939
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 140
Special Education School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 and Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn?
37 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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