Lyons Community School vs Ps 18 Edward Bush
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 234 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Community School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
362 students
Ps 18 Edward Bush
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
149 students
| Measure | Lyons Community School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 18 Edward Bush Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,079 | #1895 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12891 of 16,910 | #35226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 18 Edward Bush scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 32.0).
- •Ps 18 Edward Bush does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Lyons Community School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Ps 18 Edward Bush does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 92.3%).
- •Lyons Community School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 9.9).
- •Lyons Community School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 149.
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 Lyons Community School better than Ps 18 Edward Bush?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 18 Edward Bush ranks higher (35.1 vs 32.0 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 Lyons Community School and Ps 18 Edward Bush?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyons Community School: 362. Ps 18 Edward Bush: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyons Community School and Ps 18 Edward Bush rank in New York?
Lyons Community School is 1062nd of 1,079 and Ps 18 Edward Bush is 1895th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).