Brooklyn College Academy vs Ps 249 Caton (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 476 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students
Ps 249 Caton (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Brooklyn College Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 249 Caton (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,079 | #752 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3746 of 16,910 | #12448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 75% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.2 vs 68.4).
- •Brooklyn College Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 75%).
- •Brooklyn College Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 66%).
- •Brooklyn College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 83.9%).
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.8).
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) is the larger school with 663 students compared with 634.
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 College Academy better than Ps 249 Caton (The)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brooklyn College Academy and Ps 249 Caton (The)?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn College Academy: 634. Ps 249 Caton (The): 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn College Academy and Ps 249 Caton (The) rank in New York?
Brooklyn College Academy is 750th of 1,079 and Ps 249 Caton (The) is 752nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).