Growing Up Green Charter School II vs Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 568 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Growing Up Green Charter School II
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
810 students
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Growing Up Green Charter School II Jamaica, New York | Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,536 | #1510 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23552 of 50,301 | #27315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 810 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 46.8).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 82.5%).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.1).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II is the larger school with 810 students compared with 775.
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II is a charter school while Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School 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 Growing Up Green Charter School II better than Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
On the Success Index (US), Growing Up Green Charter School II ranks higher (52.3 vs 46.8 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 Growing Up Green Charter School II and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Growing Up Green Charter School II: 810. Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Growing Up Green Charter School II and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School rank in New York?
Growing Up Green Charter School II is 1312th of 2,536 and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is 1510th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).