Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School vs Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 707 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Far Rockaway · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School Far Rockaway, New York | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1921 of 2,536 | #2085 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35926 of 50,301 | #39220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 29.0).
- •Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 89.9%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is the larger school with 425 students compared with 313.
- •Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is a charter school while Ps 197 Ocean School (The) 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 Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School better than Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks higher (34.0 vs 29.0 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 Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School: 313. Ps 197 Ocean School (The): 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and Ps 197 Ocean School (The) rank in New York?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is 1921st of 2,536 and Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).