Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) vs Ps 101 School in the Gardens
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Ps 101 School in the Gardens
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) Forest Hills, New York | Ps 101 School in the Gardens Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #231 of 2,536 | #245 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2467 of 50,301 | #2803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 82% |
| city | Forest Hills | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.9 vs 84.2).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 76%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 25.8%).
- •Ps 101 School in the Gardens does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.9).
- •Ps 101 School in the Gardens is the larger school with 605 students compared with 573.
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 Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) better than Ps 101 School in the Gardens?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Ps 101 School in the Gardens?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The): 573. Ps 101 School in the Gardens: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Ps 101 School in the Gardens rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) is 231st of 2,536 and Ps 101 School in the Gardens is 245th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).