Arbor Hill Elementary School vs Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
| Measure | Arbor Hill Elementary School Albany, New York | Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2166 of 2,536 | #1718 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40691 of 50,301 | #31914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 301 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 26.5).
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 90.8%).
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 240.
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School is a public school while Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is a charter 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 Arbor Hill Elementary School better than Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
On the Success Index (US), Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys ranks higher (40.0 vs 26.5 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 Arbor Hill Elementary School and Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Hill Elementary School: 301. Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Hill Elementary School and Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys rank in New York?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is 2166th of 2,536 and Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is 1718th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).