John Philip Sousa Elementary School vs Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
Port Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | John Philip Sousa Elementary School Port Washington, New York | Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 2,536 | #662 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1391 of 50,301 | #10751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Port Washington | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Philip Sousa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 70.8).
- •John Philip Sousa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •John Philip Sousa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •John Philip Sousa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 29.3%).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
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 Philip Sousa Elementary School better than Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
On the Success Index (US), John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 70.8 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 John Philip Sousa Elementary School and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Port Washington and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School: 564. Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Philip Sousa Elementary School and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills rank in New York?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School is 164th of 2,536 and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is 662nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).