Ps 101 Verrazano (The) vs Ps 128 Bensonhurst
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 851 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 101 Verrazano (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,113 students
Ps 128 Bensonhurst
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Ps 101 Verrazano (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 128 Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 2,536 | #1790 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11410 of 50,301 | #33173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 44% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 38.2).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on math proficiency (78% vs 44%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 39%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Ps 128 Bensonhurst does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 435.
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 101 Verrazano (The) better than Ps 128 Bensonhurst?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 101 Verrazano (The) ranks higher (69.9 vs 38.2 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 101 Verrazano (The) and Ps 128 Bensonhurst?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 101 Verrazano (The): 1,113. Ps 128 Bensonhurst: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 101 Verrazano (The) and Ps 128 Bensonhurst rank in New York?
Ps 101 Verrazano (The) is 702nd of 2,536 and Ps 128 Bensonhurst is 1790th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).