Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys vs Roots Academy at West Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 876 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
Roots Academy at West Hill
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Albany, New York | Roots Academy at West Hill Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1718 of 2,536 | #2520 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31914 of 50,301 | #48572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 240 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| 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 12.8).
- •Roots Academy at West Hill does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.6).
- •Roots Academy at West Hill is the larger school with 283 students compared with 240.
- •Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is a charter school while Roots Academy at West Hill is a public 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 Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys better than Roots Academy at West Hill?
On the Success Index (US), Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys ranks higher (40.0 vs 12.8 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 Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys and Roots Academy at West Hill?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys: 240. Roots Academy at West Hill: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys and Roots Academy at West Hill rank in New York?
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is 1718th of 2,536 and Roots Academy at West Hill is 2520th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).