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Best Canarsie Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,763 students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canarsie are Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School, Canarsie Ascend Charter School and P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Gr: K-9 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9719 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Gr: K-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 444-4316
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-8103
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 92nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 257-4428
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 E 83rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 758-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
New American Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 385-1709
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Explore Excel Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 303-3245
Gr: K-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
I.s. 211 John Wilson
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 251-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 66
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
845 E 96th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 922-3505
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Science And Medicine Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
965 E 107th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 688-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
956 E 82nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101-24 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(929) 437-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY include Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School, Canarsie Ascend Charter School and P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
15 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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