For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,714 students in 11237, NY (there are , serving 233 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 11237, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11237, NY are All City Leadership Secondary School, P.s. 376 and Brooklyn School For Social Justice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11237 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11237, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11237, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 376
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Harman St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 573-0781
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 573-0781
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn School For Social Justice
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 471-2560
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 471-2560
Grades: K-8
| 920 students
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn School For Math And Research
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Junior High School 383 Philippa Schuyler
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0390
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0390
Grades: 5-8
| 746 students
Rank: #88.
Academy For Excellence In Leadership
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 151 Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
763 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 326-6360
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 326-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
Junior High School 162 Willoughby
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4860
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 86 Irvington
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0252
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0252
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 123 Suydam
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4810
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4623
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4623
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
11237, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Irving Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11237, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11237, NY include All City Leadership Secondary School, P.s. 376 and Brooklyn School For Social Justice.
How many public schools are located in 11237?
13 public schools are located in 11237.
What percentage of students in 11237 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 11237 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11237?
11237 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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