Brooklyn College Academy vs Ps 889
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 497 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 889
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Brooklyn College Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 889 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,079 | #1025 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3746 of 16,910 | #17813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 60.6).
- •Ps 889 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 75.9%).
- •Ps 889 does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.8).
- •Brooklyn College Academy is the larger school with 634 students compared with 423.
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 889?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn College Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 60.6 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 College Academy and Ps 889?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn College Academy: 634. Ps 889: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn College Academy and Ps 889 rank in New York?
Brooklyn College Academy is 750th of 1,079 and Ps 889 is 1025th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).