Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson vs Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
733 students
| Measure | Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2381 of 2,536 | #2175 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44304 of 50,301 | #40812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 394 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.9).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 97.2%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 is the larger school with 733 students compared with 394.
- •Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 123 Mahalia Jackson better than Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.9 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 123 Mahalia Jackson and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson: 394. Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 rank in New York?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson is 2381st of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 is 2175th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).