Brooklyn Charter School (The) vs Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 497 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 59 the Dawn Best School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Charter School (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 59 the Dawn Best School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2461 of 2,536 | #1970 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45996 of 50,301 | #36874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 203 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 18.1).
- •Brooklyn Charter School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 203.
- •Brooklyn Charter School (The) is a charter school while Ps 59 the Dawn Best School 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 59 the Dawn Best School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 59 the Dawn Best School ranks higher (32.6 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 59 the Dawn Best School?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Charter School (The): 203. Ps 59 the Dawn Best School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Charter School (The) and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School rank in New York?
Brooklyn Charter School (The) is 2461st 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).