For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,031 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southside are Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School, P.s. 250 George H Lindsay and P.s. 257 John F Hylan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 257 John F Hylan
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Cook St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-7128
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-7128
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Lyons Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 18 Edward Bush
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Maujer St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-3241
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-3241
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY include Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School, P.s. 250 George H Lindsay and P.s. 257 John F Hylan.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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