Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry vs Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
Hollis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry Saint Albans, New York | Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull Hollis, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2073 of 2,536 | #1756 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39018 of 50,301 | #32630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | Saint Albans | Hollis |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 29.3).
- •Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 81.9%).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is the larger school with 626 students compared with 398.
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 118 Lorraine Hansberry better than Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull ranks higher (39.0 vs 29.3 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 118 Lorraine Hansberry and Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Albans and Hollis in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry: 398. Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry and Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull rank in New York?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is 2073rd of 2,536 and Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is 1756th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).