Ps 120 Carlos Tapia vs Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 485 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Ps 120 Carlos Tapia Brooklyn, New York | Ps 145 Andrew Jackson Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2137 of 2,536 | #2094 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40229 of 50,301 | #39422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 145 Andrew Jackson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 27.3).
- •Ps 120 Carlos Tapia does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ps 145 Andrew Jackson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 94.8%).
- •Ps 145 Andrew Jackson does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.1).
- •Ps 145 Andrew Jackson is the larger school with 428 students compared with 289.
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 120 Carlos Tapia better than Ps 145 Andrew Jackson?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 145 Andrew Jackson ranks higher (28.7 vs 27.3 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 120 Carlos Tapia and Ps 145 Andrew Jackson?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia: 289. Ps 145 Andrew Jackson: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 120 Carlos Tapia and Ps 145 Andrew Jackson rank in New York?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia is 2137th of 2,536 and Ps 145 Andrew Jackson is 2094th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).