New Bridges Elementary vs Ps 257 John F Hylan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Bridges Elementary
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Ps 257 John F Hylan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | New Bridges Elementary Brooklyn, New York | Ps 257 John F Hylan Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1701 of 2,536 | #1296 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31539 of 50,301 | #23349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 40.6).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •New Bridges Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 92.3%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
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 New Bridges Elementary better than Ps 257 John F Hylan?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 257 John F Hylan ranks higher (52.6 vs 40.6 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 New Bridges Elementary and Ps 257 John F Hylan?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Bridges Elementary: 431. Ps 257 John F Hylan: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Bridges Elementary and Ps 257 John F Hylan rank in New York?
New Bridges Elementary is 1701st of 2,536 and Ps 257 John F Hylan is 1296th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).