Best Bay Ridge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 8,561 students in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Bay Ridge are P.s. 102 Bayview, Ralph A Fabrizio School and Fort Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 102 Bayview
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 72nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-7404
Gr: K-5 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Ralph A Fabrizio School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
619 72nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 491-8400
Gr: K-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Fort Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8301 Shore Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-1537
Gr: 9-12 | 4,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7002 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 491-8440
Gr: K-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 67th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 759-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 102 Bayview, Ralph A Fabrizio School and Fort Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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