Harlem Prep Charter School vs Ps 155 William Paca
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 461 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem Prep Charter School
New York · Charter other · Grades 3–12
647 students
Ps 155 William Paca
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
192 students
| Measure | Harlem Prep Charter School New York, New York | Ps 155 William Paca New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2482 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #46443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 647 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem Prep Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Ps 155 William Paca does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.1).
- •Harlem Prep Charter School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 192.
- •Harlem Prep Charter School is a charter school while Ps 155 William Paca 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 Harlem Prep Charter School better than Ps 155 William Paca?
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 Harlem Prep Charter School and Ps 155 William Paca?
About 461 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem Prep Charter School: 647. Ps 155 William Paca: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem Prep Charter School and Ps 155 William Paca rank in New York?
Harlem Prep Charter School is unranked and Ps 155 William Paca is 2482nd of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).