Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) vs Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 476 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The)
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
743 students
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #753 of 1,079 | #662 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3769 of 16,910 | #10751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 743 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 68.1).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 50.2%).
- •Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) is the larger school with 743 students compared with 564.
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 Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) better than Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks higher (70.8 vs 68.1 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 Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The): 743. Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills rank in New York?
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (The) is 753rd of 1,079 and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is 662nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).