Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens vs Success Academy Charter School-Union Square
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 500 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Success Academy Charter School-Union Square
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
967 students
| Measure | Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Union Square New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 2,536 | #1359 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1013 of 50,301 | #24424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 538 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 51.1).
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 58.8%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Union Square is the larger school with 967 students compared with 538.
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Union Square 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 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens better than Success Academy Charter School-Union Square?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens ranks higher (89.0 vs 51.1 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 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Success Academy Charter School-Union Square?
About 500 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens: 538. Success Academy Charter School-Union Square: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Success Academy Charter School-Union Square rank in New York?
Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens is 130th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Union Square is 1359th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).