Fairley School vs Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 353 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairley School
Hannibal · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
495 students
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Fairley School Hannibal, New York | Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1951 of 2,536 | #2086 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36428 of 50,301 | #39221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Hannibal | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 29.0).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Fairley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 97.6%).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
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 Fairley School better than Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
On the Success Index (US), Fairley School ranks higher (33.2 vs 29.0 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 Fairley School and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Hannibal and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairley School: 495. Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairley School and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin rank in New York?
Fairley School is 1951st of 2,536 and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is 2086th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).