Best Elementary Schools in District 21
The top elementary schools in District 21, 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. Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst leads with 95/100, followed by Brooklyn School of Inquiry and P.S. 101 The Verrazano. 31 elementary schools in District 21 in total.
The ranking
1
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst99 AVENUE P
- K–5 Elementary
2
Brooklyn School of Inquiry50 AVENUE P
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 101 The Verrazano8696 24 Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School2840 WEST 12 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 2532953 Brighton 6 Street
- K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 100 The Coney Island School2951 West 3 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
7
The Academy of Talented Scholars50 AVENUE P
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
8
P.S. 095 The Gravesend345 Van Sicklen Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
9
P.S. 97 The Highlawn1855 Stillwell Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
10
P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini350 AVENUE X
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller5301 20 Avenue
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
12
P.S. 177 The Marlboro346 AVENUE P
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
13
P.S. 215 Morris H. Weiss415 AVENUE S
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
14
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School501 WEST AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
15
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody87 BAY 49 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
16
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead2609 EAST 7 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
17
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 22286 Cropsey Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
18
P.S. 199 Frederick Wachtel1100 ELM AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
19
P.S. 226 Alfred De B. Mason6006 23 AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
20
P.S. 099 Isaac Asimov1120 EAST 10 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
21
P.S. 153 Homecrest1970 HOMECREST AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
22
P.S. 128 Bensonhurst2075 84 Street
- K–5 Elementary
23
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan1633 EAST 8 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
24
P.S. K225 - The Eileen E. Zaglin1075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
25
P.S. 329 Surfside2929 WEST 30 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 21?
- Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks highest by our overall rating (95/100), ahead of Brooklyn School of Inquiry. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in District 21?
- There are 31 elementary schools in District 21.
- 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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