East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) vs Ps 89 Cypress Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs)
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
152 students
Ps 89 Cypress Hills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
| Measure | East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 89 Cypress Hills Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2365 of 2,536 | #2333 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44014 of 50,301 | #43478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 152 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.3 vs 22.2).
- •Ps 89 Cypress Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Ps 89 Cypress Hills does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 19.0).
- •Ps 89 Cypress Hills is the larger school with 447 students compared with 152.
- •East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) is a charter school while Ps 89 Cypress Hills 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 East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) better than Ps 89 Cypress Hills?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) and Ps 89 Cypress Hills?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs): 152. Ps 89 Cypress Hills: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) and Ps 89 Cypress Hills rank in New York?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) is 2365th of 2,536 and Ps 89 Cypress Hills is 2333rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).