Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School vs Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 785 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
544 students
| Measure | Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School Jamaica, New York | Young Women's Leadership School-Queens Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1510 of 2,536 | #796 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #27315 of 50,301 | #4187 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 775 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 77% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 46.8).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on math proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 45%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 82.5%).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 544.
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 117 J Keld/Briarwood School better than Young Women's Leadership School-Queens?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's Leadership School-Queens ranks higher (66.5 vs 46.8 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 117 J Keld/Briarwood School and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School: 775. Young Women's Leadership School-Queens: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens rank in New York?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is 1510th of 2,536 and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens is 796th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).