Baychester Academy vs Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baychester Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Baychester Academy Bronx, New York | Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1462 of 2,536 | #2376 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26330 of 50,301 | #44235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baychester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 21.0).
- •Baychester Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Baychester Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Baychester Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 97.9%).
- •Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
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 Baychester Academy better than Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz?
On the Success Index (US), Baychester Academy ranks higher (48.2 vs 21.0 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 Baychester Academy and Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baychester Academy: 339. Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baychester Academy and Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz rank in New York?
Baychester Academy is 1462nd of 2,536 and Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz is 2376th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).