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Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock

8601 RIDGE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY 11209

Ranked 2258 of 2292 in New York

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Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock

8601 RIDGE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY 11209

About Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 71% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
583
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 62.61%
Asian 11.15%
Hispanic 20.24%
Black 1.89%
Two+ Races 3.77%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
62.61%
Asian
11.15%
Hispanic
20.24%
Black
1.89%
Two+ Races
3.77%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 583
46.66%
272 Female
53.34%
311 Male

Student Population

583 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

584 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock Contact Information

Address

8601 RIDGE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY 11209

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Phone

(718) 745-6610

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Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently at PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock School, the students participated in creating a mural with the help of an artist. Also, kindergarten classes for fall 2026 have already been registered, and open houses were organized in late 2025. The principal of the school is Mrs. Goudelias.

FAQ

Q1. Does PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock have a Gifted and Talented Program?

Ans. Yes, PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock provides a Gifted and Talented Program to its students as one of the programs at PS 185 in District 20.

Q2. What types of extra-curricular activities does PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock provide?

Ans. PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock provides student mural art, enrichment activities, and other school events organized by the parent-teacher association of PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock.

Q3. What channels do PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock use to keep families updated?

Ans. PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock communicates with parents through its school website, teachers' emails, and newsletters.

Q4. Is PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock a zoned school?

Ans. Yes, PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock is a zoned school that operates in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge.

Q5. Which curriculum standards does PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock teach?

Ans. The curriculum used by PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock is the Next Generation Learning Standards curriculum in subjects such as ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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