Ps 257 John F Hylan vs Williamsburg Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 481 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 257 John F Hylan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Williamsburg Charter High School
Brooklyn · Charter high · Grades 9–12
665 students
| Measure | Ps 257 John F Hylan Brooklyn, New York | Williamsburg Charter High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1296 of 2,536 | #727 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #23349 of 50,301 | #3542 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsburg Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 52.6).
- •Williamsburg Charter High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Williamsburg Charter High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Williamsburg Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Williamsburg Charter High School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 431.
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan is a public school while Williamsburg Charter High School 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 257 John F Hylan better than Williamsburg Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsburg Charter High School ranks higher (69.1 vs 52.6 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 257 John F Hylan and Williamsburg Charter High School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 257 John F Hylan: 431. Williamsburg Charter High School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 257 John F Hylan and Williamsburg Charter High School rank in New York?
Ps 257 John F Hylan is 1296th of 2,536 and Williamsburg Charter High School is 727th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).