Ps 12 James B Colgate vs Ps 69 Jackson Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 840 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 12 James B Colgate
Woodside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
Ps 69 Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students
| Measure | Ps 12 James B Colgate Woodside, New York | Ps 69 Jackson Heights Jackson Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 2,536 | #1043 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17950 of 50,301 | #18217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 838 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Woodside | Jackson Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.4 vs 60.0).
- •Ps 12 James B Colgate does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Ps 69 Jackson Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 85.9%).
- •Ps 12 James B Colgate does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Ps 12 James B Colgate is the larger school with 838 students compared with 764.
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 12 James B Colgate better than Ps 69 Jackson Heights?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 12 James B Colgate and Ps 69 Jackson Heights?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Woodside and Jackson Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 12 James B Colgate: 838. Ps 69 Jackson Heights: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 12 James B Colgate and Ps 69 Jackson Heights rank in New York?
Ps 12 James B Colgate is 1030th of 2,536 and Ps 69 Jackson Heights is 1043rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).