Ps 156 Waverly vs Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 649 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 156 Waverly
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
887 students
| Measure | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York | Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2134 of 2,536 | #1483 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40167 of 50,301 | #26758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 421 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 27.4).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Ps 156 Waverly does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 97.2%).
- •Ps 156 Waverly does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) is the larger school with 887 students compared with 421.
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 156 Waverly better than Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) ranks higher (47.6 vs 27.4 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 156 Waverly and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The): 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 156 Waverly and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) rank in New York?
Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) is 1483rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).