Academy for Excellence in Leadership vs Ps 239
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 704 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Excellence in Leadership
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
277 students
Ps 239
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence in Leadership Brooklyn, New York | Ps 239 Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,079 | #1878 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5274 of 16,910 | #34904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 35.6).
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 33%).
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 44%).
- •Ps 239 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 239 is the larger school with 414 students compared with 277.
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 Academy for Excellence in Leadership better than Ps 239?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Excellence in Leadership ranks higher (62.0 vs 35.6 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 Academy for Excellence in Leadership and Ps 239?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence in Leadership: 277. Ps 239: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence in Leadership and Ps 239 rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence in Leadership is 879th of 1,079 and Ps 239 is 1878th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).