Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty vs Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
| Measure | Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty Brooklyn, New York | Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe Jackson Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 2,536 | #1730 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #29548 of 50,301 | #32204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Brooklyn | Jackson Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 39.6).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 89.9%).
- •Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
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 139 Alexine A Fenty better than Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty ranks higher (43.6 vs 39.6 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 139 Alexine A Fenty and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty: 706. Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe rank in New York?
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty is 1623rd of 2,536 and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is 1730th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).