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Best 11229 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 6,022 students in 11229, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11229, NY are Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach and Junior High School 278 Marine Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11229 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11229, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11229, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2529 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 278 Marine Park
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1925 Stuart St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1866 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-8494
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Gravesend Neck Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-5598
Gr: K-8 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 153 Homecrest
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3117 Ave W
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11229 New York

11229, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Netcare, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1675 E 16th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11229, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11229, NY include Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach and Junior High School 278 Marine Park.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11229?
7 public elementary schools are located in 11229.
What is the racial composition of students in 11229?
11229 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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