Jhs 259 William McKinley vs Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 259 William McKinley
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,780 students
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Jhs 259 William McKinley Brooklyn, New York | Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 785 | #862 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4301 of 15,369 | #14744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,780 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.4 vs 65.1).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 82.4%).
- •Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 379.
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 Jhs 259 William McKinley better than Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jhs 259 William McKinley and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 259 William McKinley: 1,780. Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 259 William McKinley and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts rank in New York?
Jhs 259 William McKinley is 246th of 785 and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts is 862nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).