Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel vs Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
| Measure | Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel Brooklyn, New York | Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1275 of 2,536 | #1157 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23057 of 50,301 | #20793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 508 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 53.0).
- •Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 88.2%).
- •Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.1).
- •Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason is the larger school with 877 students compared with 508.
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 199 Frederick Wachtel better than Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason ranks higher (56.3 vs 53.0 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 199 Frederick Wachtel and Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel: 508. Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel and Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason rank in New York?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is 1275th of 2,536 and Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason is 1157th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).