Ps 1 Bergen (The) vs Sunset Park Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 496 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 1 Bergen (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Sunset Park Prep
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Ps 1 Bergen (The) Brooklyn, New York | Sunset Park Prep Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2023 of 2,536 | #498 of 785 |
| National rank | #37904 of 50,301 | #9477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 660 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Park Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 31.0).
- •Sunset Park Prep does better on math proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Sunset Park Prep does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Sunset Park Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92%).
- •Sunset Park Prep does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.6).
- •Ps 1 Bergen (The) is the larger school with 660 students compared with 390.
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 Ps 1 Bergen (The) better than Sunset Park Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Park Prep ranks higher (41.6 vs 31.0 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 Ps 1 Bergen (The) and Sunset Park Prep?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 1 Bergen (The): 660. Sunset Park Prep: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 1 Bergen (The) and Sunset Park Prep rank in New York?
Ps 1 Bergen (The) is 2023rd of 2,536 and Sunset Park Prep is 498th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).