For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,719 students in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in East Flatbush are P.s. 198, P.s. 244 Richard R Green and P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 198
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4105 Farragut Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 282-4920
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 282-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
P.s. 244 Richard R Green
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 346-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 E 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-5332
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 109
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 45th St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 693-3426
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 693-3426
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 198, P.s. 244 Richard R Green and P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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