For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,413 students in 11238, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11238, NY are P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud and Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11238 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11238, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11238, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
443 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11238, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11238, NY include P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud and Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 11238?
6 public preschools are located in 11238.
What is the racial composition of students in 11238?
11238 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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