Forest Brook Elementary School vs Ps 89
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Brook Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Ps 89
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Forest Brook Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Ps 89 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #66 of 2,536 | #76 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #448 of 50,301 | #549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Smithtown | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.7 vs 91.2).
- •Ps 89 does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Ps 89 does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74.5%).
- •Ps 89 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 21.6%).
- •Forest Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.3).
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 Forest Brook Elementary School better than Ps 89?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Brook Elementary School and Ps 89?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Brook Elementary School: 342. Ps 89: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Brook Elementary School and Ps 89 rank in New York?
Forest Brook Elementary School is 66th of 2,536 and Ps 89 is 76th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).