Best Public Preschools in 11238 (Brooklyn, NY) (2025-26)

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Best 11238 New York Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,209 students in 11238, NY.

The top ranked public preschools in 11238, NY are P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud and Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 11238 have an score of 64% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11238, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11238, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)

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Rank: #11.

P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan

(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
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419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661

Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #22.

P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
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750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043

Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #33.

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

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(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
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325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393

Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #44.

P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School

(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
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80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260

Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #55.

P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149

Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #66.

Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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443 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851

Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

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Acorn Community High School (Closed 2023)

561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258

Gr: 9-12

Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School (Closed 2023)

227 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516

Gr: 6-8 | 362 students

Lutheran Community Services (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

525 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Middle School 571 (Closed 2014)

80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-1740

Gr: 6-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

P.S. 22 (Closed 2015)

433 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-4503

Gr: 5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Satellite Three Middle School (Closed 2015)

170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5835

Gr: 8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 11238, NY?

The top ranked public preschools in 11238, NY include P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud and Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 11238?

6 public preschools are located in 11238.

What is the racial composition of students in 11238?

11238 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).