Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 11213


At a glance
8
Schools
2,633
Students
4
Districts
Top rankedKIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter School487th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
▲
Biggest riser
Ps 335 Granville T Woods up 449 spots statewide this year
◉
Smallest classes
Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) 9.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 11213 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 7 elementary schools, serving grades ranging from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. This diverse set of institutions includes a mix of public and public charter schools, each with its own unique strengths and challenges.

Among the standout schools in the area is Explore Empower Charter School, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. With strong test scores, particularly in math, and impressive performance on Regents exams, Explore Empower sets the bar high. Another high-performing school is Ps 289 George V Brower, which has also maintained a top-half ranking in the state and excels in 3rd-grade proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools in the 11213 zip code area. While some institutions, like Explore Empower and Ps 289 George V Brower, demonstrate strong results, others, such as Middle School 394 and Ps 243 Weeksville School (The), struggle with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. This disparity highlights the challenges faced by high-poverty schools in the area, which serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Ranking:
Map legend
E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




Cities Near Zip Code 11213

See the top NY New York cities
SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics