Brooklyn Charter School (The) vs Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 451 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Charter School (The)
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
203 students
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Charter School (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2461 of 2,536 | #2028 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45996 of 50,301 | #38042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 203 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | – | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 18.1).
- •Brooklyn Charter School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 94.9%).
- •Brooklyn Charter School (The) is the larger school with 203 students compared with 178.
- •Brooklyn Charter School (The) is a charter school while Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker 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 Charter School (The) better than Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker ranks higher (30.8 vs 18.1 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 Charter School (The) and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
About 451 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Charter School (The): 203. Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Charter School (The) and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker rank in New York?
Brooklyn Charter School (The) is 2461st of 2,536 and Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is 2028th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).