Ps 120 Carlos Tapia vs Ps 257 John F Hylan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 396 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Ps 257 John F Hylan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Ps 120 Carlos Tapia Brooklyn, New York | Ps 257 John F Hylan Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2137 of 2,536 | #1296 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40229 of 50,301 | #23349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 27.3).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan is the larger school with 431 students compared with 289.
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 120 Carlos Tapia better than Ps 257 John F Hylan?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 257 John F Hylan ranks higher (52.6 vs 27.3 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 120 Carlos Tapia and Ps 257 John F Hylan?
About 396 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia: 289. Ps 257 John F Hylan: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 120 Carlos Tapia and Ps 257 John F Hylan rank in New York?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia is 2137th of 2,536 and Ps 257 John F Hylan is 1296th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).