Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 vs Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 739 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15
Brooklyn · Charter middle · Grades 5–5
20 students
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #301 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #3800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 20 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 20 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 96% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 79.5).
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 88%).
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 74.2%).
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 does better on students per teacher (3.3 vs 9.7).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is the larger school with 380 students compared with 20.
- •Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 is a charter school while Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence 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 15 better than Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks higher (82.2 vs 79.5 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 15 and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15: 20. Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence rank in New York?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 15 is unranked and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is 301st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).