For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,673 students in 11232, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 634 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 11232, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11232, NY are P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 and P.s. 169 Sunset Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11232 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11232, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11232, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
341 39th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(716) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(716) 643-1086
Gr: 5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
P.s. 169 Sunset Park
(Math: 71% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 853-3224
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 853-3224
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Sunset Park Prep
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4004 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1951
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1951
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4308 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 369-8330
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 369-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 24
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
427 38th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 832-9366
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 832-9366
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Sunset Park High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
153 35th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1900
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4004 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1950
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1950
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
4222 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 369-8349
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 369-8349
Gr: 6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 371 Lillian L Rashkis
Special Education School
355 37th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 788-7608
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 788-7608
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
836-841 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 305-6532
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 305-6532
Gr: PK-2 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11232, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11232, NY include P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 and P.s. 169 Sunset Park.
How many public schools are located in 11232?
11 public schools are located in 11232.
What percentage of students in 11232 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 11232 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11232?
11232 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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