Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin vs School for Classics High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 733 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
School for Classics High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
| Measure | Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin Brooklyn, New York | School for Classics High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1773 of 2,536 | #838 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #32844 of 50,301 | #4544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 661 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 84.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for Classics High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 38.7).
- •School for Classics High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 45%).
- •School for Classics High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 46%).
- •School for Classics High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 92.6%).
- •School for Classics High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is the larger school with 661 students compared with 358.
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 159 Isaac Pitkin better than School for Classics High School?
On the Success Index (US), School for Classics High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 38.7 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 159 Isaac Pitkin and School for Classics High School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin: 661. School for Classics High School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin and School for Classics High School rank in New York?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 1773rd of 2,536 and School for Classics High School is 838th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).