Bushwick Ascend Charter School vs Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 14 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
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
733 students
| Measure | Bushwick Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2455 of 2,536 | #2175 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45835 of 50,301 | #40812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 738 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 18.4).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Bushwick Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 733.
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 Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 ranks higher (26.4 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 Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushwick Ascend Charter School: 738. Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushwick Ascend Charter School and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 rank in New York?
Bushwick Ascend Charter School is 2455th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 is 2175th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).