Battery Park City School vs John S Hobart Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battery Park City School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
797 students
John S Hobart Elementary School
Shirley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
796 students
| Measure | Battery Park City School New York, New York | John S Hobart Elementary School Shirley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 2,536 | #1471 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2504 of 50,301 | #26554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 797 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| city | New York | Shirley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battery Park City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 47.9).
- •Battery Park City School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Battery Park City School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Battery Park City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 52.9%).
- •John S Hobart Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.8).
- •Battery Park City School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 796.
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 Battery Park City School better than John S Hobart Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Battery Park City School ranks higher (84.8 vs 47.9 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 Battery Park City School and John S Hobart Elementary School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between New York and Shirley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battery Park City School: 797. John S Hobart Elementary School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battery Park City School and John S Hobart Elementary School rank in New York?
Battery Park City School is 233rd of 2,536 and John S Hobart Elementary School is 1471st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).