Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin vs Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
904 students
| Measure | Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin Bronx, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2086 of 2,536 | #2454 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39221 of 50,301 | #45817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 495 | 904 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 904 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 18.5).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 97.6%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 is the larger school with 904 students compared with 495.
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 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 55 Benjamin Franklin better than Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks higher (29.0 vs 18.5 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 55 Benjamin Franklin and Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin: 495. Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2: 904. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin and Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 rank in New York?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is 2086th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 is 2454th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).