Ps 121 vs Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 876 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 121
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Ps 121 South Ozone Park, New York | Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #903 of 2,536 | #1139 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15397 of 50,301 | #20414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 750 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 64% |
| city | South Ozone Park | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 121 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 56.8).
- •Ps 121 does better on math proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Ps 121 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Ps 121 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 83.3%).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Ps 121 is the larger school with 750 students compared with 558.
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 121 better than Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 121 ranks higher (64.1 vs 56.8 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 121 and Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
About 876 m in a straight line, between South Ozone Park and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 121: 750. Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 121 and Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School rank in New York?
Ps 121 is 903rd of 2,536 and Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is 1139th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).