Bell Academy vs Ps 159
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Academy
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Ps 159
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Bell Academy Bayside, New York | Ps 159 Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 785 | #518 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2302 of 15,369 | #7799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| city | Bayside | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.3 vs 75.3).
- •Ps 159 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Ps 159 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Bell Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 61.3%).
- •Ps 159 does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.8).
- •Ps 159 is the larger school with 504 students compared with 441.
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 Bell Academy better than Ps 159?
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 Bell Academy and Ps 159?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Academy: 441. Ps 159: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Academy and Ps 159 rank in New York?
Bell Academy is 164th of 785 and Ps 159 is 518th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).