Ps 112 Lefferts Park vs Shaw Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 112 Lefferts Park
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
Shaw Avenue School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
740 students
| Measure | Ps 112 Lefferts Park Brooklyn, New York | Shaw Avenue School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1034 of 2,536 | #685 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18011 of 50,301 | #11039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 740 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| city | Brooklyn | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 60.3).
- •Shaw Avenue School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Shaw Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Shaw Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 74.3%).
- •Shaw Avenue School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
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 112 Lefferts Park better than Shaw Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Avenue School ranks higher (70.4 vs 60.3 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 112 Lefferts Park and Shaw Avenue School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park: 740. Shaw Avenue School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 112 Lefferts Park and Shaw Avenue School rank in New York?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park is 1034th of 2,536 and Shaw Avenue School is 685th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).