Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence vs Sunset Park Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 880 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Sunset Park Prep
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence Brooklyn, New York | Sunset Park Prep Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 2,536 | #498 of 785 |
| National rank | #3800 of 50,301 | #9477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 39% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 41.6).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (96% vs 39%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 40%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 90.5%).
- •Sunset Park Prep does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.7).
- •Sunset Park Prep is the larger school with 390 students compared with 380.
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 172 Beacon School of Excellence better than Sunset Park Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks higher (82.2 vs 41.6 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 172 Beacon School of Excellence and Sunset Park Prep?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence: 380. Sunset Park Prep: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence and Sunset Park Prep rank in New York?
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is 301st of 2,536 and Sunset Park Prep is 498th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).