Ps 101 School in the Gardens vs Ps 158 Bayard Taylor
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 101 School in the Gardens
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
| Measure | Ps 101 School in the Gardens Forest Hills, New York | Ps 158 Bayard Taylor New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #245 of 2,536 | #175 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2803 of 50,301 | #1592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Forest Hills | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 84.2).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 25.8%).
- •Ps 101 School in the Gardens does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
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 101 School in the Gardens better than Ps 158 Bayard Taylor?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 158 Bayard Taylor ranks higher (87.2 vs 84.2 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 101 School in the Gardens and Ps 158 Bayard Taylor?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens: 605. Ps 158 Bayard Taylor: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 101 School in the Gardens and Ps 158 Bayard Taylor rank in New York?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens is 245th of 2,536 and Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is 175th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).