For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,075 students in 11218, NY (there are , serving 4,903 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 11218, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11218, NY are P.s. 134, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 and Brooklyn College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11218 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11218, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11218, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 134
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Grades: K-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn College Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Talented Scholars
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-2730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-2730
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 130 Parkside
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Albemarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Grades: PK-5
| 938 students
Rank: #77.
Junior High School 62 Ditmas
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #88.
Middle School 839
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 Caton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Middle School 890
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 889
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 179 Kensington
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Ave C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
11218, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 967 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11218, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11218, NY include P.s. 134, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 and Brooklyn College Academy.
How many public schools are located in 11218?
11 public schools are located in 11218.
What percentage of students in 11218 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 11218 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11218?
11218 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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