Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 vs Ps 63 Old South
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Howard Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
Ps 63 Old South
Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
957 students
| Measure | Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 Howard Beach, New York | Ps 63 Old South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1696 of 2,536 | #1481 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31471 of 50,301 | #26686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 437 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Howard Beach | Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 63 Old South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 40.7).
- •Ps 63 Old South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 81%).
- •Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 63 Old South is the larger school with 957 students compared with 437.
- •Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 is a charter school while Ps 63 Old South 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 Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 better than Ps 63 Old South?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 63 Old South ranks higher (47.7 vs 40.7 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 Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and Ps 63 Old South?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Howard Beach and Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2: 437. Ps 63 Old South: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and Ps 63 Old South rank in New York?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 is 1696th of 2,536 and Ps 63 Old South is 1481st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).