Excelsior Preparatory High School vs Ps 251
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 370 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Preparatory High School
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
480 students
Ps 251
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Excelsior Preparatory High School Springfield Gardens, New York | Ps 251 Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 1,079 | #1548 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2884 of 16,910 | #27859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 480 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 47% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 46.1).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Ps 251 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 82.7%).
- •Ps 251 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.1).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 217.
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 Excelsior Preparatory High School better than Ps 251?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 46.1 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 Excelsior Preparatory High School and Ps 251?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Preparatory High School: 480. Ps 251: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Preparatory High School and Ps 251 rank in New York?
Excelsior Preparatory High School is 611th of 1,079 and Ps 251 is 1548th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).