For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 7,001 students in 11203, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11203, NY are East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs), Kings Collegiate Charter School and P.s. 397 Foster-laurie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11203 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11203, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11203, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
870 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Gr: K-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kings Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 390-0460
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 390-0460
Gr: K-12 | 1,205 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
490 Fenimore St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Gr: K-12 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E 57th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(917) 789-8959
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(917) 789-8959
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 E 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 244 Richard R Green
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 240-3790
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 240-3790
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 208 Elsa Ebeling
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Ave D
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5909 Beverly Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 451-2200
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 451-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 91 Albany Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
532 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 181
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3059
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3059
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
11203, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
600 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-2662
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-2662
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
790 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-8920
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-8920
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kingsboro Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
681 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-7703
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-7703
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-7343
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-7343
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
475 E 57th St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 337-8303
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 337-8303
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4865
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4865
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11203, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11203, NY include East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs), Kings Collegiate Charter School and P.s. 397 Foster-laurie.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11203?
16 public elementary schools are located in 11203.
What is the racial composition of students in 11203?
11203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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