Ps 101 School in the Gardens vs Queens Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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
Queens Metropolitan High School
Forest Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
| Measure | Ps 101 School in the Gardens Forest Hills, New York | Queens Metropolitan High School Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #245 of 2,536 | #502 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2803 of 50,301 | #2300 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 605 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 96% |
| city | Forest Hills | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 101 School in the Gardens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 74.2).
- •Queens Metropolitan High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 82%).
- •Queens Metropolitan High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 76%).
- •Ps 101 School in the Gardens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 66.9%).
- •Ps 101 School in the Gardens does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Queens Metropolitan High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 605.
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 Queens Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 101 School in the Gardens ranks higher (84.2 vs 74.2 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 Queens Metropolitan High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens: 605. Queens Metropolitan High School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 101 School in the Gardens and Queens Metropolitan High School rank in New York?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens is 245th of 2,536 and Queens Metropolitan High School is 502nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).