Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School vs Ps 86 Irvington (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 338 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
899 students
Ps 86 Irvington (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
| Measure | Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 86 Irvington (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2412 of 2,536 | #1913 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44809 of 50,301 | #35662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 899 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 20.0).
- •Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 98.3%).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.3).
- •Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 347.
- •Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School is a charter school while Ps 86 Irvington (The) 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-Bushwick Charter School better than Ps 86 Irvington (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 86 Irvington (The) ranks higher (34.4 vs 20.0 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-Bushwick Charter School and Ps 86 Irvington (The)?
About 338 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School: 899. Ps 86 Irvington (The): 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School and Ps 86 Irvington (The) rank in New York?
Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School is 2412th of 2,536 and Ps 86 Irvington (The) is 1913th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).