For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,251 students in 11221, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11221, NY are P.s. 26 Jesse Owens, P.s. 299 Thomas Warren Field School and P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11221 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11221, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11221, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-5707
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-5707
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 299 Thomas Warren Field School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 Woodbine St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 473-8230
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 473-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
990 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2365
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2365
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
616 Quincy St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 571-6960
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 571-6960
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 75 Mayda Cortiella
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Grove St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-0244
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-0244
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 106 Edward Everett Hale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1328 Putnam Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-0261
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-0261
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 274 Kosciusko
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 642-5300
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 642-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
794 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2381
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2381
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 377 Alejandrina B De Gautier
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Woodbine St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-0325
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-0325
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 834-6939
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 834-6939
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
11221, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Gr: Inquire with school
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2820
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2820
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 602-3271
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 602-3271
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-6032
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-6032
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11221, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11221, NY include P.s. 26 Jesse Owens, P.s. 299 Thomas Warren Field School and P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens.
How many public preschools are located in 11221?
10 public preschools are located in 11221.
What is the racial composition of students in 11221?
11221 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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