Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School vs Ps 197 John B Russwurm
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School
New York · Charter high · Grades 6–12
185 students
Ps 197 John B Russwurm
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School New York, New York | Ps 197 John B Russwurm New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1057 of 1,079 | #2479 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12338 of 16,910 | #46395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 17.4).
- •Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Ps 197 John B Russwurm does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
- •Ps 197 John B Russwurm is the larger school with 224 students compared with 185.
- •Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is a charter school while Ps 197 John B Russwurm 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 Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School better than Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
On the Success Index (US), Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School ranks higher (34.3 vs 17.4 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 Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School and Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
About 545 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School: 185. Ps 197 John B Russwurm: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School and Ps 197 John B Russwurm rank in New York?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is 1057th of 1,079 and Ps 197 John B Russwurm is 2479th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).