Gardiner Manor School vs Ps 81
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 525 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Manor School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
739 students
Ps 81
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
739 students
| Measure | Gardiner Manor School Bay Shore, New York | Ps 81 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1616 of 2,536 | #1909 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #29453 of 50,301 | #35536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 739 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Bay Shore | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Manor School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 34.6).
- •Ps 81 does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Ps 81 does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Gardiner Manor School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 85.3%).
- •Gardiner Manor School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
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 Gardiner Manor School better than Ps 81?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Manor School ranks higher (43.7 vs 34.6 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 Gardiner Manor School and Ps 81?
About 525 km in a straight line, between Bay Shore and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Manor School: 739. Ps 81: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Manor School and Ps 81 rank in New York?
Gardiner Manor School is 1616th of 2,536 and Ps 81 is 1909th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).