For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,717 students in 11201, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11201, NY are P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills and P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11201 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11201, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11201, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Navy St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-4745
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-4745
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 York St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-4748
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 834-4748
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
424 Albee Square West
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 636-3284
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 636-3284
Gr: PK-K | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11201, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11201, NY include P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills and P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford.
How many public preschools are located in 11201?
5 public preschools are located in 11201.
What is the racial composition of students in 11201?
11201 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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