For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,112 students in 11239, NY (there are , serving 595 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 11239, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11239, NY are P.s. 346 Abe Stark, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and Spring Creek Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11239 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11239, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11239, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 346 Abe Stark
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3000
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Community School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
I.s. 364 Gateway
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Freeport Loop
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11239, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11239, NY include P.s. 346 Abe Stark, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and Spring Creek Community School.
How many public schools are located in 11239?
4 public schools are located in 11239.
What percentage of students in 11239 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 11239 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11239?
11239 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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