Brooklyn School for Music & Theater vs Ps 241 Emma L Johnston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 140 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
202 students
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School for Music & Theater Brooklyn, New York | Ps 241 Emma L Johnston Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,079 | #1368 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2679 of 16,910 | #24702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 202 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 61% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn School for Music & Theater scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 50.7).
- •Brooklyn School for Music & Theater does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 61%).
- •Brooklyn School for Music & Theater does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 52%).
- •Ps 241 Emma L Johnston does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 81.2%).
- •Brooklyn School for Music & Theater does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 17.6).
- •Ps 241 Emma L Johnston is the larger school with 369 students compared with 202.
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 School for Music & Theater better than Ps 241 Emma L Johnston?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn School for Music & Theater ranks higher (72.5 vs 50.7 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 School for Music & Theater and Ps 241 Emma L Johnston?
About 140 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater: 202. Ps 241 Emma L Johnston: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn School for Music & Theater and Ps 241 Emma L Johnston rank in New York?
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater is 570th of 1,079 and Ps 241 Emma L Johnston is 1368th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).