Ps 59 the Dawn Best School vs Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 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 59 the Dawn Best School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
271 students
| Measure | Ps 59 the Dawn Best School Brooklyn, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1970 of 2,536 | #2122 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36874 of 50,301 | #39886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 265 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | 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 27.9).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 95.1%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2 is the larger school with 271 students compared with 265.
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 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 59 the Dawn Best School better than Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 59 the Dawn Best School ranks higher (32.6 vs 27.9 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 59 the Dawn Best School and Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 59 the Dawn Best School: 265. Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 59 the Dawn Best School and Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2 rank in New York?
Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is 1970th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2 is 2122nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).