For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,689 students in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gravesend are P.s. 97 Highlawn, P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss and P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 97 Highlawn
(Math: 75% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1846 W 13th St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 672-7550
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 672-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 645-2862
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 645-2862
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 177 Marlboro
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 375-9506
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 375-9506
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1633 E 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-4355
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-4355
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 97 Highlawn, P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss and P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn?
6 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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