Flatbush Ascend Charter School vs Parkside Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 451 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flatbush Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Parkside Preparatory Academy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
248 students
| Measure | Flatbush Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Parkside Preparatory Academy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2278 of 2,536 | #622 of 785 |
| National rank | #42420 of 50,301 | #11855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 23.8).
- •Flatbush Ascend Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 93.5%).
- •Parkside Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.8).
- •Flatbush Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 248.
- •Flatbush Ascend Charter School is a charter school while Parkside Preparatory Academy 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 Flatbush Ascend Charter School better than Parkside Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Preparatory Academy ranks higher (30.4 vs 23.8 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 Flatbush Ascend Charter School and Parkside Preparatory Academy?
About 451 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flatbush Ascend Charter School: 404. Parkside Preparatory Academy: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flatbush Ascend Charter School and Parkside Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Flatbush Ascend Charter School is 2278th of 2,536 and Parkside Preparatory Academy is 622nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).