Ps 156 Waverly vs Teachers Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 498 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
Teachers Preparatory High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
185 students
| Measure | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York | Teachers Preparatory High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2134 of 2,536 | #957 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #40167 of 50,301 | #7406 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Teachers Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 27.4).
- •Teachers Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Teachers Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Ps 156 Waverly does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 97.8%).
- •Teachers Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 156 Waverly is the larger school with 421 students compared with 185.
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 Teachers Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Teachers Preparatory High School ranks higher (53.7 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 Teachers Preparatory High School?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Teachers Preparatory High School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 156 Waverly and Teachers Preparatory High School rank in New York?
Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 and Teachers Preparatory High School is 957th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).