Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner vs Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 677 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner Brooklyn, New York | Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1875 of 2,536 | #988 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34838 of 50,301 | #17154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 35.7).
- •Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 93.8%).
- •Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.9).
- •Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 307.
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 135 Sheldon A Brookner better than Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks higher (61.5 vs 35.7 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 135 Sheldon A Brookner and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner: 307. Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School rank in New York?
Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner is 1875th of 2,536 and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is 988th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).