George Washington School vs Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
492 students
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
| Measure | George Washington School Kingston, New York | Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1969 of 2,536 | #1689 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36851 of 50,301 | #31230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 46% |
| city | Kingston | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 32.6).
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR does better on math proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •George Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 90.4%).
- •George Washington School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
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 George Washington School better than Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR ranks higher (41.1 vs 32.6 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 George Washington School and Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington School: 492. Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington School and Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR rank in New York?
George Washington School is 1969th of 2,536 and Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR is 1689th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).