Fort Salonga Elementary School vs Ps 63 Author's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Salonga Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
381 students
Ps 63 Author's Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Fort Salonga Elementary School Northport, New York | Ps 63 Author's Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 2,536 | #2088 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #516 of 50,301 | #39282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| city | Northport | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 28.9).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
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 Fort Salonga Elementary School better than Ps 63 Author's Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Salonga Elementary School ranks higher (91.3 vs 28.9 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 Fort Salonga Elementary School and Ps 63 Author's Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Northport and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Salonga Elementary School: 381. Ps 63 Author's Academy: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Salonga Elementary School and Ps 63 Author's Academy rank in New York?
Fort Salonga Elementary School is 72nd of 2,536 and Ps 63 Author's Academy is 2088th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).