Denton Avenue School vs Ps 60 Alice Austen
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Avenue School
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
Ps 60 Alice Austen
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
| Measure | Denton Avenue School New Hyde Park, New York | Ps 60 Alice Austen Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 2,536 | #1387 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #747 of 50,301 | #24937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 41% |
| city | New Hyde Park | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denton Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 50.4).
- •Denton Avenue School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 41%).
- •Denton Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 53%).
- •Denton Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 69.9%).
- •Ps 60 Alice Austen does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
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 Denton Avenue School better than Ps 60 Alice Austen?
On the Success Index (US), Denton Avenue School ranks higher (90.1 vs 50.4 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 Denton Avenue School and Ps 60 Alice Austen?
About 44 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Avenue School: 599. Ps 60 Alice Austen: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Avenue School and Ps 60 Alice Austen rank in New York?
Denton Avenue School is 103rd of 2,536 and Ps 60 Alice Austen is 1387th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).