For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 5,512 students in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bay Ridge are Fort Hamilton High School and High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology. 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 93% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 Shore Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-1537
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-1537
Gr: 9-12 | 4,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 67th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 759-3400
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 high schools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY include Fort Hamilton High School and High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn?
2 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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