Bushwick Ascend Charter School vs Ps 68 Cambridge
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushwick Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
738 students
Ps 68 Cambridge
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Bushwick Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 68 Cambridge Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2455 of 2,536 | #1862 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45835 of 50,301 | #34540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 738 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Brooklyn | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 68 Cambridge scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 18.4).
- •Ps 68 Cambridge does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 92.3%).
- •Ps 68 Cambridge does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •Bushwick Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 455.
- •Bushwick Ascend Charter School is a charter school while Ps 68 Cambridge 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 Bushwick Ascend Charter School better than Ps 68 Cambridge?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 68 Cambridge ranks higher (36.2 vs 18.4 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 Bushwick Ascend Charter School and Ps 68 Cambridge?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushwick Ascend Charter School: 738. Ps 68 Cambridge: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushwick Ascend Charter School and Ps 68 Cambridge rank in New York?
Bushwick Ascend Charter School is 2455th of 2,536 and Ps 68 Cambridge is 1862nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).