Benjamin Banneker Academy vs Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 750 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students
Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
377 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,079 | #2260 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2849 of 16,910 | #42020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 854 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 19% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 24.5).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 19%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 28%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 87.8%).
- •Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.3).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy is the larger school with 854 students compared with 377.
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 Benjamin Banneker Academy better than Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 24.5 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 Benjamin Banneker Academy and Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Academy: 854. Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The): 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Academy and Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) rank in New York?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is 601st of 1,079 and Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) is 2260th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).