Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope vs Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 898 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
493 students
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope Brooklyn, New York | Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #928 of 2,536 | #301 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15791 of 50,301 | #3800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 88% |
| Math proficiency | – | 96% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 63.5).
- •Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 74.2%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.3).
- •Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope is the larger school with 493 students compared with 380.
- •Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope is a charter school while Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence 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 Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope better than Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks higher (82.2 vs 63.5 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 Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope: 493. Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence rank in New York?
Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope is 928th of 2,536 and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is 301st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).