Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock vs Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 444 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock Brooklyn, New York | Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 2,536 | #862 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7541 of 50,301 | #14744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 59% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 65.1).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock does better on math proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 66.2%).
- •Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is the larger school with 577 students compared with 379.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock better than Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks higher (75.7 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
About 444 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock: 577. Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts rank in New York?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is 507th of 2,536 and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts is 862nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).