Ps 156 Waverly vs Ps 189
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 21 km 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
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York | Ps 189 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2134 of 2,536 | #1684 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40167 of 50,301 | #31161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 189 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 27.4).
- •Ps 189 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Ps 189 does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Ps 189 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Ps 189 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
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?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 189 ranks higher (41.2 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?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Ps 189: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 156 Waverly and Ps 189 rank in New York?
Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 and Ps 189 is 1684th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).