Ps 536 vs Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 536
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Ps 536 Bronx, New York | Ps 59 the Dawn Best School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2409 of 2,536 | #1970 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44740 of 50,301 | #36874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 20.2).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Ps 536 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.3).
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 536 better than Ps 59 the Dawn Best School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 59 the Dawn Best School ranks higher (32.6 vs 20.2 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 536 and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 536: 265. Ps 59 the Dawn Best School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 536 and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School rank in New York?
Ps 536 is 2409th of 2,536 and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is 1970th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).