For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,039 students in the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Hamilton are P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock, Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School and P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 Ridge Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 745-6610
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 745-6610
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9115 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-4630
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-4630
Gr: K-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
371 89th St
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 630-1650
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 630-1650
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock, Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School and P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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