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Best 11216 New York Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,705 students in 11216, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11216, NY are Academy Of Arts And Letters, P.s. 138 and P.s. 93 William H Prescott. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11216 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11216, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11216, NY Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 138
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11216 New York

11216, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Business And Community Development (Closed 2014)
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Bedford Stuyvesant Community (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 10-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Gr: 8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Junior High School 258 David Ruggles (Closed 2010)
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 398-3764
Gr: 7-9 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
New York Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
286 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Othels Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
77 Westminster Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11216
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray (Closed 2023)
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-5
Street Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Y.d.c. 3 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
272 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11216, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11216, NY include Academy Of Arts And Letters, P.s. 138 and P.s. 93 William H Prescott.
How many public preschools are located in 11216?
5 public preschools are located in 11216.
What is the racial composition of students in 11216?
11216 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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