Ps 128 Bensonhurst vs Ps 163 Bath Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 128 Bensonhurst
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Ps 163 Bath Beach
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
621 students
| Measure | Ps 128 Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York | Ps 163 Bath Beach Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1790 of 2,536 | #1122 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33173 of 50,301 | #20081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 435 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 163 Bath Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 38.2).
- •Ps 163 Bath Beach does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Ps 163 Bath Beach does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Ps 163 Bath Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Ps 163 Bath Beach does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Ps 163 Bath Beach is the larger school with 621 students compared with 435.
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 128 Bensonhurst better than Ps 163 Bath Beach?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 163 Bath Beach ranks higher (57.3 vs 38.2 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 128 Bensonhurst and Ps 163 Bath Beach?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst: 435. Ps 163 Bath Beach: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 128 Bensonhurst and Ps 163 Bath Beach rank in New York?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst is 1790th of 2,536 and Ps 163 Bath Beach is 1122nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).