Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School vs Legacy School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 439 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Legacy School of the Arts
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
160 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School Brooklyn, New York | Legacy School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2517 of 2,536 | #663 of 785 |
| National rank | #48366 of 50,301 | #12547 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 13.3).
- •Legacy School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Legacy School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Legacy School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 96.6%).
- •Legacy School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.4).
- •Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 160.
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 Gardens Elementary School better than Legacy School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy School of the Arts ranks higher (26.7 vs 13.3 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 Gardens Elementary School and Legacy School of the Arts?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School: 355. Legacy School of the Arts: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School and Legacy School of the Arts rank in New York?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is 2517th of 2,536 and Legacy School of the Arts is 663rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).