Ps 128 Bensonhurst vs Ps 200 Benson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 580 m 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 200 Benson School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,209 students
| Measure | Ps 128 Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York | Ps 200 Benson School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1790 of 2,536 | #1453 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33173 of 50,301 | #26110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 1,209 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 1,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 61% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 200 Benson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 38.2).
- •Ps 200 Benson School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Ps 200 Benson School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Ps 128 Bensonhurst does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 91%).
- •Ps 128 Bensonhurst does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 200 Benson School is the larger school with 1,209 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 200 Benson School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 200 Benson School ranks higher (48.6 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 200 Benson School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst: 435. Ps 200 Benson School: 1,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 128 Bensonhurst and Ps 200 Benson School rank in New York?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst is 1790th of 2,536 and Ps 200 Benson School is 1453rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).