Battery Park City School vs New York City Charter School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 403 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battery Park City School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
797 students
New York City Charter School of the Arts
New York · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
230 students
| Measure | Battery Park City School New York, New York | New York City Charter School of the Arts New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 2,536 | #325 of 785 |
| National rank | #2504 of 50,301 | #6113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battery Park City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 57.1).
- •Battery Park City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 63%).
- •New York City Charter School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.8).
- •Battery Park City School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 230.
- •Battery Park City School is a public school while New York City Charter School of the Arts 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 Battery Park City School better than New York City Charter School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Battery Park City School ranks higher (84.8 vs 57.1 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 Battery Park City School and New York City Charter School of the Arts?
About 403 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battery Park City School: 797. New York City Charter School of the Arts: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battery Park City School and New York City Charter School of the Arts rank in New York?
Battery Park City School is 233rd of 2,536 and New York City Charter School of the Arts is 325th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).