John Bowne High School vs Ps 219 Paul Klapper
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 323 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Bowne High School
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,778 students
Ps 219 Paul Klapper
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
596 students
| Measure | John Bowne High School Flushing, New York | Ps 219 Paul Klapper Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #618 of 1,079 | #866 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2925 of 16,910 | #14812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,778 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 61% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Bowne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 65.0).
- •John Bowne High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •John Bowne High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 60%).
- •Ps 219 Paul Klapper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 78.8%).
- •Ps 219 Paul Klapper does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.6).
- •John Bowne High School is the larger school with 2,778 students compared with 596.
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 John Bowne High School better than Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
On the Success Index (US), John Bowne High School ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.0 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 John Bowne High School and Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
About 323 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Bowne High School: 2,778. Ps 219 Paul Klapper: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Bowne High School and Ps 219 Paul Klapper rank in New York?
John Bowne High School is 618th of 1,079 and Ps 219 Paul Klapper is 866th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).