Academy of Arts and Letters vs Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 645 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Arts and Letters
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
757 students
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
| Measure | Academy of Arts and Letters Brooklyn, New York | Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 2,536 | #2028 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3312 of 50,301 | #38042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Arts and Letters scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 30.8).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 94.9%).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 12.8).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters is the larger school with 757 students compared with 178.
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 of Arts and Letters better than Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Arts and Letters ranks higher (83.1 vs 30.8 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 of Arts and Letters and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Arts and Letters: 757. Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Arts and Letters and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker rank in New York?
Academy of Arts and Letters is 284th of 2,536 and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is 2028th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).