Ps 9 Sarah Anderson vs Success Academy Charter School-Upper West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 82 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Success Academy Charter School-Upper West
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Ps 9 Sarah Anderson New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Upper West New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 2,536 | #1242 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1440 of 50,301 | #22394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 529 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 9 Sarah Anderson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 54.0).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Anderson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 56.3%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 529.
- •Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Upper West 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 9 Sarah Anderson better than Success Academy Charter School-Upper West?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 9 Sarah Anderson ranks higher (87.6 vs 54.0 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 9 Sarah Anderson and Success Academy Charter School-Upper West?
About 82 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson: 529. Success Academy Charter School-Upper West: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 9 Sarah Anderson and Success Academy Charter School-Upper West rank in New York?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is 167th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is 1242nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).