For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,866 students in 11209, NY (there are 10 private schools, serving 3,750 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 11209, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11209, NY are P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock, P.s. 102 Bayview and Ralph A Fabrizio School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11209 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11209, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11209, NY Public Schools (2026)
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 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 102 Bayview
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 72nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-7404
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-7404
Gr: K-5 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Ralph A Fabrizio School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
619 72nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 491-8400
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 491-8400
Gr: K-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
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 | 3,984 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
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 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7002 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 491-8440
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 491-8440
Gr: K-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11209, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11209, NY include P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock, P.s. 102 Bayview and Ralph A Fabrizio School.
How many public schools are located in 11209?
7 public schools are located in 11209.
What percentage of students in 11209 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 11209 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11209?
11209 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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