Achievement First Apollo Charter School vs Ps 89 Cypress Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 244 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Apollo Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
758 students
Ps 89 Cypress Hills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
| Measure | Achievement First Apollo Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 89 Cypress Hills Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2277 of 2,536 | #2333 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42402 of 50,301 | #43478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 758 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Apollo Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 22.2).
- •Achievement First Apollo Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 92.8%).
- •Ps 89 Cypress Hills does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.8).
- •Achievement First Apollo Charter School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 447.
- •Achievement First Apollo Charter School is a charter school while Ps 89 Cypress Hills is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Achievement First Apollo Charter School better than Ps 89 Cypress Hills?
On the Success Index (US), Achievement First Apollo Charter School ranks higher (23.8 vs 22.2 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 Achievement First Apollo Charter School and Ps 89 Cypress Hills?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Apollo Charter School: 758. Ps 89 Cypress Hills: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Apollo Charter School and Ps 89 Cypress Hills rank in New York?
Achievement First Apollo Charter School is 2277th of 2,536 and Ps 89 Cypress Hills is 2333rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).