Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in 11237 (Brooklyn, NY) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 11237 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,365 students in 11237, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 217 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 11237, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11237, NY are P.s. 376, Achievement First-bushwick Charter School and All City Leadership Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11237 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11237, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11237, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 376
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
194 Harman St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 573-0781
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 471-2560
Gr: K-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Junior High School 383 Philippa Schuyler
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0390
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn School For Social Justice
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Academy For Excellence In Leadership
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn School For Math And Research
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 151 Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
763 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 326-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 86 Irvington
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0252
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Junior High School 162 Willoughby
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4860
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4623
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 123 Suydam
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11237, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11237, NY include P.s. 376, Achievement First-bushwick Charter School and All City Leadership Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in 11237?
13 public schools are located in 11237.
What percentage of students in 11237 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 11237 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11237?
11237 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NY):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
 Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?

More Articles

Public School Policies
Opinion
Scholarships
About Public Schools
Teaching