For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,423 students in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Flatlands are P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School, P.s. 119 Amersfort and P.s. 251 Paerdegat. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Ave M
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-8488
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 241-8488
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 119 Amersfort
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3829 Ave K
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7696
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7696
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 251 Paerdegat
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1037 E 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School, P.s. 119 Amersfort and P.s. 251 Paerdegat.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Flatlands, Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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