Best 11230 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,248 students in 11230, NY (there are 28 private schools, serving 10,238 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in 11230, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11230, NY are Edward R Murrow High School, P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel and P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11230 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11230, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 11230, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward R Murrow High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Gr: 9-12 | 3,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Elm Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 339-1422
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Newkirk Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 434-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Parkville Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 859-8400
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 E 10th St
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 338-9201
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11230, NY?
How many public schools are located in 11230?
5 public schools are located in 11230.
What percentage of students in 11230 go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in 11230 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11230?
11230 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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