Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School vs Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 516 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
530 students
Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1813 of 2,536 | #2074 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33572 of 50,301 | #39019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 29.3).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 88.3%).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 218.
- •Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is a charter school while Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair 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 Excelsior Charter School better than Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School ranks higher (37.6 vs 29.3 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 Excelsior Charter School and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School: 530. Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair rank in New York?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is 1813th of 2,536 and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair is 2074th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).