For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,704 students in 11217, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11217, NY are P.s. 38 Pacific, P.s. 133 William A Butler and P.s. 282 Park Slope. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11217, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 133 William A Butler
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 282 Park Slope
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11217, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11217, NY include P.s. 38 Pacific, P.s. 133 William A Butler and P.s. 282 Park Slope.
How many public preschools are located in 11217?
3 public preschools are located in 11217.
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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