Academy of Arts and Letters vs Ps 163 Flushing Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Arts and Letters
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
757 students
Ps 163 Flushing Heights
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
757 students
| Measure | Academy of Arts and Letters Brooklyn, New York | Ps 163 Flushing Heights Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 2,536 | #976 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3312 of 50,301 | #16682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Brooklyn | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Arts and Letters scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 62.2).
- •Ps 163 Flushing Heights does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 84.8%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
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 of Arts and Letters better than Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Arts and Letters ranks higher (83.1 vs 62.2 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 Academy of Arts and Letters and Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Arts and Letters: 757. Ps 163 Flushing Heights: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Arts and Letters and Ps 163 Flushing Heights rank in New York?
Academy of Arts and Letters is 284th of 2,536 and Ps 163 Flushing Heights is 976th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).