Ps 247 vs Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 524 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 247
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
721 students
| Measure | Ps 247 Brooklyn, New York | Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #606 of 2,536 | #1594 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9476 of 50,301 | #29028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 744 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 81% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 247 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 44.4).
- •Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 78%).
- •Ps 247 is the larger school with 744 students compared with 721.
- •Ps 247 is a public school while Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 247 better than Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 247 ranks higher (72.7 vs 44.4 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 247 and Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 247: 744. Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 247 and Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst rank in New York?
Ps 247 is 606th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is 1594th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).