Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 vs Ps 156 Waverly
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 443 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
141 students
Ps 156 Waverly
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1967 of 2,536 | #2134 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36844 of 50,301 | #40167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 141 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 27.4).
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 156 Waverly is the larger school with 421 students compared with 141.
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 is a charter school while Ps 156 Waverly 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 Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 better than Ps 156 Waverly?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 ranks higher (32.6 vs 27.4 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 Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 and Ps 156 Waverly?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6: 141. Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 and Ps 156 Waverly rank in New York?
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 is 1967th of 2,536 and Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).