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Best Public Elementary Schools in 11235 (Brooklyn, NY) (2026)
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Best 11235 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 7,167 students in 11235, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11235, NY are I.s. 98 Bay Academy, P.s. 195 Manhattan Beach and P.s. 253. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11235 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11235, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11235, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I.s. 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Gr: 6-8 | 1,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 195 Manhattan Beach
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
131 Irwin St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-9102
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 253
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2953 Brighton 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-3331
Gr: K-5 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2469 E 18th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-0890
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 569-5914
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 209 Margaret Mead
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2609 E 7th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-1954
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 225 Eileen E Zaglin
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 Oceanview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-9793
Gr: PK-8 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Batchelder St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-0220
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 771
Special Education School
1075 Oceanview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-3600
Gr: K-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11235, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11235, NY include I.s. 98 Bay Academy, P.s. 195 Manhattan Beach and P.s. 253.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11235?
10 public elementary schools are located in 11235.
What is the racial composition of students in 11235?
11235 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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