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Top 5 Best 11229 New York Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School. 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 46% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11229, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2529 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1866 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-8494
Grades: K-5
| 809 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Gravesend Neck Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-5598
Grades: K-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 278 Marine Park
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1925 Stuart St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 153 Homecrest
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3117 Ave W
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11229 New York

11229, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Netcare, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1675 E 16th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

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 P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School.
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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