PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #20 · Grades K-5
279th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 88%· Stable
PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock 279th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 88th in 2025.
PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 62.6% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 20.2% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 8.0% | 11.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
Homes near PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Typical home value $812K in zip 11209 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the ArtsNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.3 mi away405th of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 76% - 7Ps/Is 104 Fort Hamilton School (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.5 mi away801st of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 63% - 10PS 127 Mckinley ParkNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.8 mi away228th of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 83% - 9PS 102 Bayview (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.8 mi away458th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 77% - 8Ps/Is 30 Mary White OvingtonNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.9 mi away674th of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 81% - 9Ralph A Fabrizio SchoolNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.9 mi away380th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 83% - 5School of Math Science and Healthy LivingNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.3 mi away1,188th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 57% - 9PS 229 DykerNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.4 mi away427th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock in?
PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock is part of the New York City Geographic District #20 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock 279th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
White 63%, Hispanic 20%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 4% (583 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11209 is $812K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.