For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,178 students in 11218, NY (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,867 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 11218, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11218, NY are P.s. 134, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 and Academy Of Talented Scholars. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11218 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11218, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11218, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 134
(Math: 88% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 436-7200
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Talented Scholars
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-2730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-2730
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn College Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Albemarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Gr: PK-5 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 130 Parkside
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Junior High School 62 Ditmas
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Middle School 890
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Middle School 839
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 Caton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 889
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9171
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 179 Kensington
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Ave C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11218, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11218, NY include P.s. 134, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 and Academy Of Talented Scholars.
How many public schools are located in 11218?
11 public schools are located in 11218.
What percentage of students in 11218 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 11218 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11218?
11218 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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