Ps 101 Verrazano (The) vs Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 646 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 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
882 students
| Measure | Ps 101 Verrazano (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 97 Highlawn (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 2,536 | #1299 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11410 of 50,301 | #23352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| 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 52.6).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 77.7%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 882.
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 97 Highlawn (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 101 Verrazano (The) ranks higher (69.9 vs 52.6 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 97 Highlawn (The)?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 101 Verrazano (The): 1,113. Ps 97 Highlawn (The): 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 101 Verrazano (The) and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) rank in New York?
Ps 101 Verrazano (The) is 702nd of 2,536 and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is 1299th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).