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Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill

The top elementary schools in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13 leads with 82/100, followed by P.S. 038 The Pacific and P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills. 16 elementary schools in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill in total.

The ranking

1
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 1380 Willoughby Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
P.S. 038 The Pacific450 Pacific Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills314 PACIFIC STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
Brooklyn RISE Charter School9 Hanover Place
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
P.S. 307 Daniel Hale Williams209 York Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 287 Bailey K. Ashford50 NAVY STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
Mary Mcdowell Friends School-Element20 BERGEN STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
8
P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School383 STATE STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
9
Sterling School299 PACIFIC STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
10
Achievement Unlocked408 JAY ST-2ND FL
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
11
The Elizabeth Jennings School for Bold Explorers485 State Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
12
Albee Square Montessori Public School424 Albee Square West
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
13
Basis Independent Brooklyn405 GOLD STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
14
Brooklyn Friends School375 PEARL STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
15
Brooklyn Hts Montessori School185 COURT STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
16
District 13 PRE-K Center19 DOCK STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13 ranks highest by our overall rating (82/100), ahead of P.S. 038 The Pacific. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill?
There are 16 elementary schools in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

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