Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School vs Ps 39 Henry Bristow
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School
Berne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School Berne, New York | Ps 39 Henry Bristow Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #868 of 2,536 | #59 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14832 of 50,301 | #402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 365 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 87% |
| city | Berne | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 64.9).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on math proficiency (87% vs 56%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 37.3%).
- •Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School better than Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 39 Henry Bristow ranks higher (92.1 vs 64.9 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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School and Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Berne and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School: 365. Ps 39 Henry Bristow: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School and Ps 39 Henry Bristow rank in New York?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School is 868th of 2,536 and Ps 39 Henry Bristow is 59th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).