Best Elementary Schools in District 17
The top elementary schools in District 17, ranked by overall rating. Success Academy Charter School - Prospect Heights leads with 98/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Crown Heights and P.S. 249 The Caton. 34 elementary schools in District 17 in total.
The ranking
1
Success Academy Charter School - Prospect Heights760 PROSPECT PLACE
K–5 Elementary
98/100
2
Success Academy Charter School - Crown Heights330 Crown Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
96/100
3
P.S. 249 The Caton18 MARLBOROUGH ROAD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
89/100
4
Success Academy Charter School - Flatbush15 Snyder Avenue
K–5 Elementary
87/100
5
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud750 CLASSON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
77/100
6
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School1224 PARK PLACE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
75/100
7
P.S. 397 Foster-Laurie490 FENIMORE STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
74/100
8
Flatbush Ascend Charter School123 Linden Boulevard
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
72/100
9
P.S. 241 Emma L. Johnston976 President Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
72/100
10
P.S. 770 New American Academy60 EAST 94 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
71/100
11
P.S. 289 George V. Brower900 ST MARKS AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
67/100
12
Explore Charter School655 Parkside Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
66/100
13
The Dr. Jean Pierre-Louis School Of Excellence760 PROSPECT PLACE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
63/100
14
New Bridges Elementary1025 EASTERN PARKWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
62/100
15
Explore Empower Charter School188 ROCHESTER AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
62/100
16
P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School46 Mckeever Place
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
61/100
17
P.S. 092 Adrian Hegeman601 PARKSIDE AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
60/100
18
P.S. 091 The Albany Avenue School532 ALBANY AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
59/100
19
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture791 Empire Boulevard
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
56/100
20
P.S. 161 The Crown330 Crown Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
55/100
21
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School790 EAST NEW YORK AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
53/100
22
P.S. 189 The Bilingual Center1100 EAST NEW YORK AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
23
Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School443 ST MARKS AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
51/100
24
M.S. K394188 ROCHESTER AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
44/100
25
P.S. 191 Paul Robeson1600 Park Place
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
43/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 17?
- Success Academy Charter School - Prospect Heights ranks highest by overall rating (98/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Crown Heights. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in District 17?
- There are 34 elementary schools in District 17.
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