Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens vs Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 517 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3
Brooklyn · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
494 students
| Measure | Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens Brooklyn, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2179 of 2,536 | #642 of 785 |
| National rank | #40874 of 50,301 | #12094 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 182 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 26.3).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 is the larger school with 494 students compared with 182.
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 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 81 Thaddeus Stevens better than Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 ranks higher (29.1 vs 26.3 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 81 Thaddeus Stevens and Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens: 182. Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens and Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 rank in New York?
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is 2179th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 is 642nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).