Olympus Academy vs Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 528 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olympus Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
181 students
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | Olympus Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 279 Herman Schreiber Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 1,079 | #1778 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4779 of 16,910 | #32907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olympus Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 38.6).
- •Olympus Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Olympus Academy does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 89.5%).
- •Olympus Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is the larger school with 276 students compared with 181.
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 Olympus Academy better than Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
On the Success Index (US), Olympus Academy ranks higher (64.0 vs 38.6 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 Olympus Academy and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olympus Academy: 181. Ps 279 Herman Schreiber: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olympus Academy and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber rank in New York?
Olympus Academy is 852nd of 1,079 and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is 1778th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).