Brighter Choice Community School vs Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 470 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighter Choice Community School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Brighter Choice Community School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 59 the Dawn Best School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1818 of 2,536 | #1970 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33715 of 50,301 | #36874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighter Choice Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 32.6).
- •Brighter Choice Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.5).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 200.
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 Community School better than Ps 59 the Dawn Best School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighter Choice Community School ranks higher (37.4 vs 32.6 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 Community School and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighter Choice Community School: 200. Ps 59 the Dawn Best School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighter Choice Community School and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School rank in New York?
Brighter Choice Community School is 1818th of 2,536 and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is 1970th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).