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The Emily Warren Roebling School vs P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker

Public · Brooklyn Heights

The Emily Warren Roebling School

Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE

Public · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)

P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE

The Emily Warren Roebling School and P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker are both public schools in Brooklyn Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West). The Emily Warren Roebling School rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 91/100 (The Emily Warren Roebling School) vs 28/100 (P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker).

How they compare

The Emily Warren Roebling School compared with P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker, metric by metric
MetricThe Emily Warren Roebling SchoolP.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker
Overall rating
91/100 (leads)
28/100
ELA proficiency
90% (leads)
29%
Math proficiency
91% (leads)
26%
Attendance
94% (leads)
85%
Student diversity
59% (leads)
55%
Average class size
21
21
Parent satisfaction
93/100 (leads)
86/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Emily Warren Roebling School or P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker a better fit?
The Emily Warren Roebling School and P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker are both public schools in Brooklyn Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West). The Emily Warren Roebling 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 The Emily Warren Roebling School and P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker compare on test scores?
The Emily Warren Roebling School: 90% ELA proficiency and 91% math proficiency. P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker: 29% ELA and 26% math.
What grades do The Emily Warren Roebling School and P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker serve?
The Emily Warren Roebling School serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.

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