Catskill Elementary School vs Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catskill Elementary School
Catskill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students
| Measure | Catskill Elementary School Catskill, New York | Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1158 of 2,536 | #1715 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20815 of 50,301 | #31828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| city | Catskill | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catskill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 40.2).
- •Catskill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Catskill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 94%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.2).
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 Catskill Elementary School better than Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Catskill Elementary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 40.2 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 Catskill Elementary School and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Catskill and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catskill Elementary School: 550. Ps 503 School of Discovery (The): 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catskill Elementary School and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) rank in New York?
Catskill Elementary School is 1158th of 2,536 and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is 1715th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).