Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11234

The 11234 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 11 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach and PS 236 Mill Basin ranking among the top schools in the state, while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.

The charter school, Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach, stands out as the clear academic leader in the area, with an impressive statewide ranking of 138 out of 2,439 schools and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with 68-100% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math assessments. In contrast, some of the public elementary schools in the 11234 zip code, like PS 251 Paerdegat, have proficiency rates below 35% in these core subjects.

The student demographics across the schools in this area vary significantly, with the charter school and some public schools having a majority African American student population, while others like PS 277 Gerritsen Beach have a higher percentage of White or Asian students. Interestingly, the level of per-student spending does not appear to directly correlate with school performance, as the highest-spending school, PS 326, has the lowest statewide ranking among the 11234 zip code schools.