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The Madeleine Brennan School vs P.S. 247 Brooklyn

Public · Dyker Heights

Public · Bensonhurst

P.S. 247 Brooklyn

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

The Madeleine Brennan School and P.S. 247 Brooklyn are both public schools in Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst. The Madeleine Brennan School leads on overall rating and ela proficiency; P.S. 247 Brooklyn leads on student diversity and parent satisfaction. Overall: 83/100 (The Madeleine Brennan School) vs 77/100 (P.S. 247 Brooklyn).

How they compare

The Madeleine Brennan School compared with P.S. 247 Brooklyn, metric by metric
MetricThe Madeleine Brennan SchoolP.S. 247 Brooklyn
Overall rating
83/100 (leads)
77/100
ELA proficiency
80% (leads)
75%
Math proficiency
85% (leads)
80%
Attendance
95% (leads)
95%
Student diversity
56%
58% (leads)
Average class size
25
25
Parent satisfaction
94/100
96/100 (leads)
Program breadth
35/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Madeleine Brennan School or P.S. 247 Brooklyn a better fit?
The Madeleine Brennan School and P.S. 247 Brooklyn are both public schools in Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst. The Madeleine Brennan School leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency, while P.S. 247 Brooklyn leads on student diversity and parent satisfaction. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do The Madeleine Brennan School and P.S. 247 Brooklyn compare on test scores?
The Madeleine Brennan School: 80% ELA proficiency and 85% math proficiency. P.S. 247 Brooklyn: 75% ELA and 80% math.
What grades do The Madeleine Brennan School and P.S. 247 Brooklyn serve?
The Madeleine Brennan School serves grades 06,07,08,SE; P.S. 247 Brooklyn serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.

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