For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 6,926 students in 11228, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11228, NY are Madeleine Brennan School, P.s. 229 Dyker and Junior High School 259 William Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11228 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11228, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11228, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madeleine Brennan School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8010 12th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Gr: 6-8 | 1,518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 229 Dyker
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-5447
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-5447
Gr: PK-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,780 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 127 Mckinley Park
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7805 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-2323
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-2323
Gr: K-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 204 Vince Lombardi
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-2906
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-2906
Gr: PK-5 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7115 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 232-0685
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 232-0685
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
650 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 551-6218
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 551-6218
Gr: 6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11228, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11228, NY include Madeleine Brennan School, P.s. 229 Dyker and Junior High School 259 William Mckinley.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11228?
7 public elementary schools are located in 11228.
What is the racial composition of students in 11228?
11228 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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