Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem vs Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
623 students
Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem New York, New York | Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2509 of 2,536 | #2229 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #47875 of 50,301 | #41472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 14.5).
- •Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 95.6%).
- •Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is the larger school with 623 students compared with 274.
- •Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is a charter school while Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) 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 Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem better than Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) ranks higher (25.4 vs 14.5 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 Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)?
About 745 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem: 623. Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The): 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) rank in New York?
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is 2509th of 2,536 and Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) is 2229th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).