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John Street School vs Polk Street School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJohn Street School
Franklin Square, New York
Polk Street School
Franklin Square, New York
Success Index (US)
85
Top 5%
78
Top 25%
State rank#234 of 2,536#438 of 2,536
National rank#2521 of 50,301#6106 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PK–6Grades PK–6
Students483594
Enrollment483594
Free/reduced-price lunch19.7%29%
Students per teacher12.713.2
Reading proficiency67%67%
Math proficiency77%65%
cityFranklin SquareFranklin Square
stateNew YorkNew York
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The verdict

  • •John Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 78.1).
  • •John Street School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
  • •John Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 29%).
  • •John Street School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
  • •Polk Street School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 483.

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 Street School better than Polk Street School?

On the Success Index (US), John Street School ranks higher (84.8 vs 78.1 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 Street School and Polk Street School?

About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Franklin Square and Franklin Square in New York.

Which has the better Enrollment?

John Street School: 483. Polk Street School: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do John Street School and Polk Street School rank in New York?

John Street School is 234th of 2,536 and Polk Street School is 438th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).