Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) vs Ps 239
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 704 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The)
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
267 students
Ps 239
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 239 Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #903 of 1,079 | #1878 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5972 of 16,910 | #34904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 35.6).
- •Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Ps 239 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 91.4%).
- •Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 239 is the larger school with 414 students compared with 267.
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 Social Justice (The) better than Ps 239?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) ranks higher (59.3 vs 35.6 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 Social Justice (The) and Ps 239?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The): 267. Ps 239: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) and Ps 239 rank in New York?
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) is 903rd of 1,079 and Ps 239 is 1878th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).