Ps 1 Alfred E Smith vs Ps 126 Jacob August Riis
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 237 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
575 students
| Measure | Ps 1 Alfred E Smith New York, New York | Ps 126 Jacob August Riis New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1279 of 2,536 | #642 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23127 of 50,301 | #10208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 200 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 126 Jacob August Riis scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 52.9).
- •Ps 126 Jacob August Riis does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Ps 126 Jacob August Riis does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Ps 126 Jacob August Riis does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 90.5%).
- •Ps 1 Alfred E Smith does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.0).
- •Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is the larger school with 575 students compared with 200.
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 Ps 1 Alfred E Smith better than Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 126 Jacob August Riis ranks higher (71.6 vs 52.9 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 Ps 1 Alfred E Smith and Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
About 237 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith: 200. Ps 126 Jacob August Riis: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 1 Alfred E Smith and Ps 126 Jacob August Riis rank in New York?
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith is 1279th of 2,536 and Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is 642nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).