Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School vs Ps 156 Laurelton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 931 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School
Springfield Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
Ps 156 Laurelton
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School Springfield Gardens, New York | Ps 156 Laurelton Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1857 of 2,536 | #2207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34460 of 50,301 | #41236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 732 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 25.8).
- •Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 84.3%).
- •Ps 156 Laurelton does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.0).
- •Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 172.
- •Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is a charter school while Ps 156 Laurelton is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School better than Ps 156 Laurelton?
On the Success Index (US), Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School ranks higher (36.3 vs 25.8 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 Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School and Ps 156 Laurelton?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School: 732. Ps 156 Laurelton: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School and Ps 156 Laurelton rank in New York?
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is 1857th of 2,536 and Ps 156 Laurelton is 2207th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).