Ps 321 William Penn vs Ps 39 Henry Bristow
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 518 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 321 William Penn
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,305 students
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | Ps 321 William Penn Brooklyn, New York | Ps 39 Henry Bristow Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #159 of 2,536 | #59 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1280 of 50,301 | #402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,305 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 1,305 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.9% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 88.1).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Ps 321 William Penn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 15.3%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Ps 321 William Penn is the larger school with 1,305 students compared with 365.
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 321 William Penn better than Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 39 Henry Bristow ranks higher (92.1 vs 88.1 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 321 William Penn and Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 321 William Penn: 1,305. Ps 39 Henry Bristow: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 321 William Penn and Ps 39 Henry Bristow rank in New York?
Ps 321 William Penn is 159th of 2,536 and Ps 39 Henry Bristow is 59th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).