Bronx Charter School for Excellence vs Pugsley Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 557 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Charter School for Excellence
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
790 students
Pugsley Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
| Measure | Bronx Charter School for Excellence Bronx, New York | Pugsley Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2521 of 2,536 | #585 of 785 |
| National rank | #48585 of 50,301 | #11195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 790 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pugsley Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 12.7).
- •Pugsley Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 91.1%).
- •Pugsley Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 23.2).
- •Bronx Charter School for Excellence is the larger school with 790 students compared with 544.
- •Bronx Charter School for Excellence is a charter school while Pugsley Preparatory Academy 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 better than Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pugsley Preparatory Academy ranks higher (33.5 vs 12.7 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 and Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Charter School for Excellence: 790. Pugsley Preparatory Academy: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Charter School for Excellence and Pugsley Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Bronx Charter School for Excellence is 2521st of 2,536 and Pugsley Preparatory Academy is 585th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).