Early College Charter School vs Ps 26 Carteret School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Charter School
Staten Island · Charter high · Grades 8–12
192 students
Ps 26 Carteret School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Early College Charter School Staten Island, New York | Ps 26 Carteret School (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1064 of 1,079 | #673 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13676 of 16,910 | #10898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 192 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 192 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 28.4).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 71.4%).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) is the larger school with 272 students compared with 192.
- •Early College Charter School is a charter school while Ps 26 Carteret School (The) 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 Early College Charter School better than Ps 26 Carteret School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 26 Carteret School (The) ranks higher (70.6 vs 28.4 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 Early College Charter School and Ps 26 Carteret School (The)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Charter School: 192. Ps 26 Carteret School (The): 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Charter School and Ps 26 Carteret School (The) rank in New York?
Early College Charter School is 1064th of 1,079 and Ps 26 Carteret School (The) is 673rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).