Anderson School (The) vs Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 651 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–8
521 students
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Anderson School (The) New York, New York | Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #180 of 2,536 | #105 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1630 of 50,301 | #767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 521 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 88% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 87.0).
- •Anderson School (The) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 88%).
- •Anderson School (The) does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 87%).
- •Anderson School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 23.9%).
- •Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.6).
- •Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is the larger school with 570 students compared with 521.
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 Anderson School (The) better than Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks higher (90.1 vs 87.0 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 Anderson School (The) and Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
About 651 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson School (The): 521. Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson School (The) and Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus rank in New York?
Anderson School (The) is 180th of 2,536 and Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is 105th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).