Martin Van Buren High School vs Ps 188 Kingsbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Van Buren High School
Queens Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,131 students
Ps 188 Kingsbury
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
637 students
| Measure | Martin Van Buren High School Queens Village, New York | Ps 188 Kingsbury Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #576 of 1,079 | #256 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2716 of 16,910 | #2961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,131 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 1,131 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 91% |
| city | Queens Village | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 72.4).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury does better on math proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •Martin Van Buren High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 76.1%).
- •Martin Van Buren High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Martin Van Buren High School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 637.
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 Martin Van Buren High School better than Ps 188 Kingsbury?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks higher (83.9 vs 72.4 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 Martin Van Buren High School and Ps 188 Kingsbury?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Queens Village and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Van Buren High School: 1,131. Ps 188 Kingsbury: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Van Buren High School and Ps 188 Kingsbury rank in New York?
Martin Van Buren High School is 576th of 1,079 and Ps 188 Kingsbury is 256th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).