Ps 120 Carlos Tapia vs Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 585 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 59 the Dawn Best School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Ps 120 Carlos Tapia Brooklyn, New York | Ps 59 the Dawn Best School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2137 of 2,536 | #1970 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40229 of 50,301 | #36874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 27.3).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ps 120 Carlos Tapia does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Ps 120 Carlos Tapia does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.1).
- •Ps 120 Carlos Tapia is the larger school with 289 students compared with 265.
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 59 the Dawn Best School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 59 the Dawn Best School ranks higher (32.6 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 59 the Dawn Best School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia: 289. Ps 59 the Dawn Best School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 120 Carlos Tapia and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School rank in New York?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia is 2137th of 2,536 and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is 1970th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).