John Jay School for Law vs Maurice Sendak Community School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 748 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay School for Law
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
Maurice Sendak Community School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | John Jay School for Law Brooklyn, New York | Maurice Sendak Community School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #619 of 1,079 | #183 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2926 of 16,910 | #1679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 71.5).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •John Jay School for Law does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 85.3%).
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
- •John Jay School for Law is the larger school with 450 students compared with 202.
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 John Jay School for Law better than Maurice Sendak Community School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice Sendak Community School (The) ranks higher (86.9 vs 71.5 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 John Jay School for Law and Maurice Sendak Community School (The)?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay School for Law: 450. Maurice Sendak Community School (The): 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay School for Law and Maurice Sendak Community School (The) rank in New York?
John Jay School for Law is 619th of 1,079 and Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is 183rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).