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P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth vs Special Music School

Public · Harlem (South)

P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE

Public · Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

Special Music School

Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE

P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth and Special Music School are both public schools in Harlem (South) and Upper West Side-Lincoln Square. P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth leads on parent satisfaction and program breadth; Special Music School leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 47/100 (P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth) vs 100/100 (Special Music School).

How they compare

P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth compared with Special Music School, metric by metric
MetricP.S. 149 Sojourner TruthSpecial Music School
Overall rating
47/100
100/100 (leads)
ELA proficiency
39%
100% (leads)
Math proficiency
54%
100% (leads)
Attendance
87%
96% (leads)
Student diversity
56%
80% (leads)
Average class size
23
23
Parent satisfaction
95/100 (leads)
94/100
Program breadth
90/100 (leads)
80/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth or Special Music School a better fit?
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth and Special Music School are both public schools in Harlem (South) and Upper West Side-Lincoln Square. P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth leads on parent satisfaction and program breadth, while Special Music School leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth and Special Music School compare on test scores?
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth: 39% ELA proficiency and 54% math proficiency. Special Music School: 100% ELA and 100% math.
What grades do P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth and Special Music School serve?
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE; Special Music School serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE.

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