Brooklyn Scholars Charter School vs Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 770 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
728 students
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Scholars Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2252 of 2,536 | #1773 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41871 of 50,301 | #32844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 24.7).
- •Brooklyn Scholars Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is the larger school with 728 students compared with 661.
- •Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is a charter school while Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin 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 Scholars Charter School better than Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks higher (38.7 vs 24.7 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 Scholars Charter School and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School: 728. Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Scholars Charter School and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin rank in New York?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is 2252nd of 2,536 and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 1773rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).