For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,589 students in 11233, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 11233, NY are P.s. 40 George W Carver, Uncommon Crown Heights Charter School Nyc and Brooklyn Brownstone School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11233 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11233, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11233, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 40 George W Carver
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2353
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2353
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Uncommon Crown Heights Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1137 Herkimer St-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 250-5765
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 250-5765
Gr: K-9 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brooklyn Brownstone School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
272 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 573-2307
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 573-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Macdougal St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 443-2747
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 443-2747
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 191 Paul Robeson
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 756-1206
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 756-1206
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Bergen St-rm 149
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 471-2600
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 471-2600
Gr: K-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
P.s. 21 Crispus Attucks
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Chauncey St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 493-9681
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 493-9681
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
272 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2345
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Ii
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1137 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-0863
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-0863
Gr: 6-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Patchen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 638-1830
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 638-1830
Gr: K-9 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 240-4340
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 240-4340
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-0780
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-0780
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Truxton St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 985-2140
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 985-2140
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 953-4569
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 953-4569
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center Ii
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 467-0306
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 467-0306
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Hancock St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 218-2444
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 218-2444
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Saratoga Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-2926
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-2926
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 Macdougal St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-3039
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-3039
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1919.
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 922-1145
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 922-1145
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2163 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-7768
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-7768
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11233, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11233, NY include P.s. 40 George W Carver, Uncommon Crown Heights Charter School Nyc and Brooklyn Brownstone School.
How many public schools are located in 11233?
20 public schools are located in 11233.
What is the racial composition of students in 11233?
11233 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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