Ps 121 vs Ps 58 School of Heroes (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.0 km 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 58 School of Heroes (The)
Maspeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
750 students
| Measure | Ps 121 South Ozone Park, New York | Ps 58 School of Heroes (The) Maspeth, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #903 of 2,536 | #1393 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15397 of 50,301 | #25057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 750 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 53% |
| city | South Ozone Park | Maspeth |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 121 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 50.2).
- •Ps 121 does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Ps 121 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Ps 121 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 82.9%).
- •Ps 58 School of Heroes (The) does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.7).
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 58 School of Heroes (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 121 ranks higher (64.1 vs 50.2 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 58 School of Heroes (The)?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between South Ozone Park and Maspeth in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 121: 750. Ps 58 School of Heroes (The): 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 121 and Ps 58 School of Heroes (The) rank in New York?
Ps 121 is 903rd of 2,536 and Ps 58 School of Heroes (The) is 1393rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).