Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker vs Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
| Measure | Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker Brooklyn, New York | Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2028 of 2,536 | #2234 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38042 of 50,301 | #41540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 178 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 25.3).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 97.2%).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 9.4).
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 256 Benjamin Banneker better than Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker ranks higher (30.8 vs 25.3 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 256 Benjamin Banneker and Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker: 178. Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker and Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy rank in New York?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is 2028th of 2,536 and Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy is 2234th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).