Castle Bridge School vs Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Bridge School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students
| Measure | Castle Bridge School New York, New York | Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 2,536 | #2254 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9984 of 50,301 | #41897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 195 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 27% |
| city | New York | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Bridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 24.7).
- •Castle Bridge School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 27%).
- •Castle Bridge School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 22%).
- •Castle Bridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.5).
- •Castle Bridge School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 194.
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 Castle Bridge School better than Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Bridge School ranks higher (71.9 vs 24.7 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 Castle Bridge School and Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)?
About 17 km in a straight line, between New York and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Bridge School: 195. Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The): 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Bridge School and Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The) rank in New York?
Castle Bridge School is 630th of 2,536 and Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The) is 2254th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).