Brooklyn School of Inquiry vs Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 670 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
882 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School of Inquiry Brooklyn, New York | Ps 97 Highlawn (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 2,536 | #1299 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4469 of 50,301 | #23352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 65% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn School of Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 52.6).
- •Brooklyn School of Inquiry does better on math proficiency (92% vs 65%).
- •Brooklyn School of Inquiry does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 51%).
- •Brooklyn School of Inquiry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 77.6%).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.6).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is the larger school with 882 students compared with 501.
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 of Inquiry better than Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn School of Inquiry ranks higher (80.9 vs 52.6 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 of Inquiry and Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn School of Inquiry: 501. Ps 97 Highlawn (The): 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn School of Inquiry and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) rank in New York?
Brooklyn School of Inquiry is 342nd of 2,536 and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is 1299th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).