Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry vs Ps 36 Saint Albans School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 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 36 Saint Albans School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry Saint Albans, New York | Ps 36 Saint Albans School Saint Albans, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2073 of 2,536 | #2135 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39018 of 50,301 | #40168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Saint Albans | Saint Albans |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 27.4).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 85.6%).
- •Ps 36 Saint Albans School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is the larger school with 398 students compared with 277.
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 36 Saint Albans School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry ranks higher (29.3 vs 27.4 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 36 Saint Albans School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Saint Albans and Saint Albans in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry: 398. Ps 36 Saint Albans School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry and Ps 36 Saint Albans School rank in New York?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is 2073rd of 2,536 and Ps 36 Saint Albans School is 2135th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).