Hillside Grade School vs Ps 123 Suydam
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Grade School
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
Ps 123 Suydam
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Hillside Grade School New Hyde Park, New York | Ps 123 Suydam Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 2,536 | #2125 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #733 of 50,301 | #39942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 32% |
| city | New Hyde Park | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 27.8).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 32%).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 123 Suydam does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.1).
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 Hillside Grade School better than Ps 123 Suydam?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Grade School ranks higher (90.2 vs 27.8 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 Hillside Grade School and Ps 123 Suydam?
About 20 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Grade School: 446. Ps 123 Suydam: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Grade School and Ps 123 Suydam rank in New York?
Hillside Grade School is 102nd of 2,536 and Ps 123 Suydam is 2125th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).