Beacon High School vs Ps 51 Elias Howe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 34 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,372 students
Ps 51 Elias Howe
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Beacon High School New York, New York | Ps 51 Elias Howe New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,079 | #1358 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2249 of 16,910 | #24414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,372 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 1,372 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 51.1).
- •Beacon High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Beacon High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 47%).
- •Beacon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 76.7%).
- •Ps 51 Elias Howe does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •Beacon High School is the larger school with 1,372 students compared with 451.
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 Beacon High School better than Ps 51 Elias Howe?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon High School ranks higher (74.4 vs 51.1 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 Beacon High School and Ps 51 Elias Howe?
About 34 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon High School: 1,372. Ps 51 Elias Howe: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon High School and Ps 51 Elias Howe rank in New York?
Beacon High School is 497th of 1,079 and Ps 51 Elias Howe is 1358th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).