Ps 129 John H Finley vs Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 92 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 129 John H Finley
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
152 students
| Measure | Ps 129 John H Finley New York, New York | Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2228 of 2,536 | #1808 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41471 of 50,301 | #33393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 229 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 25.4).
- •Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Ps 129 John H Finley does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Ps 129 John H Finley is the larger school with 229 students compared with 152.
- •Ps 129 John H Finley is a public school while Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem 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 129 John H Finley better than Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem?
On the Success Index (US), Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem ranks higher (37.9 vs 25.4 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 129 John H Finley and Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem?
About 92 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 129 John H Finley: 229. Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 129 John H Finley and Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem rank in New York?
Ps 129 John H Finley is 2228th of 2,536 and Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem is 1808th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).