Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth vs Williamsburg Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 187 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students
Williamsburg Preparatory School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
667 students
| Measure | Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth Brooklyn, New York | Williamsburg Preparatory School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1641 of 2,536 | #557 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #30056 of 50,301 | #2610 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 197 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsburg Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 42.9).
- •Williamsburg Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Williamsburg Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •Williamsburg Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 87.8%).
- •Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.8).
- •Williamsburg Preparatory School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 197.
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 17 Henry D Woodworth better than Williamsburg Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks higher (72.9 vs 42.9 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 17 Henry D Woodworth and Williamsburg Preparatory School?
About 187 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth: 197. Williamsburg Preparatory School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth and Williamsburg Preparatory School rank in New York?
Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth is 1641st of 2,536 and Williamsburg Preparatory School is 557th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).