Ps 101 Verrazano (The) vs Ps 200 Benson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km 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 200 Benson School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,209 students
| Measure | Ps 101 Verrazano (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 200 Benson School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 2,536 | #1453 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11410 of 50,301 | #26110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 1,209 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 1,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| 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 48.6).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on math proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 46%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 91%).
- •Ps 200 Benson School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Ps 200 Benson School is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 1,113.
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 200 Benson School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 101 Verrazano (The) ranks higher (69.9 vs 48.6 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 Ps 101 Verrazano (The) and Ps 200 Benson School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 101 Verrazano (The): 1,113. Ps 200 Benson School: 1,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 101 Verrazano (The) and Ps 200 Benson School rank in New York?
Ps 101 Verrazano (The) is 702nd of 2,536 and Ps 200 Benson School is 1453rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).