Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 vs Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 590 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
797 students
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 2,536 | #662 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6856 of 50,301 | #10751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 797 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 70.8).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 37.1%).
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 is the larger school with 797 students compared with 564.
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 is a charter school while Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills 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 Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 better than Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 ranks higher (76.7 vs 70.8 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 Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13: 797. Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills rank in New York?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 13 is 472nd of 2,536 and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is 662nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).