Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 vs Ps 16 Wakefield
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
452 students
Ps 16 Wakefield
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 Bronx, New York | Ps 16 Wakefield Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2429 of 2,536 | #2163 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45076 of 50,301 | #40673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 16 Wakefield scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 19.6).
- •Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 93.6%).
- •Ps 16 Wakefield does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.6).
- •Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 is the larger school with 452 students compared with 343.
- •Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 is a charter school while Ps 16 Wakefield 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 Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 better than Ps 16 Wakefield?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 16 Wakefield ranks higher (26.6 vs 19.6 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 Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 and Ps 16 Wakefield?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4: 452. Ps 16 Wakefield: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 and Ps 16 Wakefield rank in New York?
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 is 2429th of 2,536 and Ps 16 Wakefield is 2163rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).