Hillcrest High School vs Ps 86
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 110 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,298 students
Ps 86
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Jamaica, New York | Ps 86 Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,079 | #1642 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3208 of 16,910 | #30057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,298 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 54% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 42.9).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 54%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 47%).
- •Ps 86 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 85.9%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 2,298 students compared with 689.
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 Hillcrest High School better than Ps 86?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 42.9 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 Hillcrest High School and Ps 86?
About 110 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 2,298. Ps 86: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Ps 86 rank in New York?
Hillcrest High School is 665th of 1,079 and Ps 86 is 1642nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).