Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens vs Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 228 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
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
77 students
| Measure | Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens Brooklyn, New York | Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2179 of 2,536 | #735 of 785 |
| National rank | #40874 of 50,301 | #13809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 182 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 19.9).
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94.5%).
- •Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 8.3).
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is the larger school with 182 students compared with 77.
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 Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens ranks higher (26.3 vs 19.9 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 81 Thaddeus Stevens and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
About 228 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens: 182. Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business rank in New York?
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is 2179th of 2,536 and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is 735th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).