Christopher Avenue Community School vs Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 193 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Avenue Community School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Christopher Avenue Community School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2294 of 2,536 | #2376 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42739 of 50,301 | #44235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Avenue Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 21.0).
- •Christopher Avenue Community School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.9).
- •Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz is the larger school with 339 students compared with 297.
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 Christopher Avenue Community School better than Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Avenue Community School ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.0 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 Christopher Avenue Community School and Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Avenue Community School: 297. Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Avenue Community School and Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz rank in New York?
Christopher Avenue Community School is 2294th of 2,536 and Ps 298 DR Betty Shabazz is 2376th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).