Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School vs Ps 251
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 370 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 6–12
521 students
Ps 251
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School Springfield Gardens, New York | Ps 251 Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,079 | #1548 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6282 of 16,910 | #27859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 46.1).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 76%).
- •Ps 251 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 217.
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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School better than Ps 251?
On the Success Index (US), Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School ranks higher (58.1 vs 46.1 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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School and Ps 251?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School: 521. Ps 251: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School and Ps 251 rank in New York?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is 914th of 1,079 and Ps 251 is 1548th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).