For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,767 students in 11203, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11203, NY are P.s. 397 Foster-laurie, P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11203 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11203, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11203, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
490 Fenimore St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-4869
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 E 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 244 Richard R Green
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 208 Elsa Ebeling
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Ave D
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-4363
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 91 Albany Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
532 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-0243
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 181
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11203, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11203, NY include P.s. 397 Foster-laurie, P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus.
How many public preschools are located in 11203?
8 public preschools are located in 11203.
What is the racial composition of students in 11203?
11203 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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