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Best Ocean Hill Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,028 students in the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ocean Hill are P.s. 40 George W Carver, Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School and Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 40 George W Carver
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
265 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2353
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
251 Macdougal St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 443-2747
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 240-4340
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
430 Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 953-4569
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Hancock St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 218-2444
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Saratoga Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-2926
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2163 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-7768
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 40 George W Carver, Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School and Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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