Ps 122 Mamie Fay vs Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 122 Mamie Fay
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,124 students
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Ps 122 Mamie Fay Astoria, New York | Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 2,536 | #1923 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7150 of 50,301 | #35930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,124 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 40% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 122 Mamie Fay scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 34.0).
- •Ps 122 Mamie Fay does better on math proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Ps 122 Mamie Fay does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 32%).
- •Ps 122 Mamie Fay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 65.4%).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Ps 122 Mamie Fay is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 610.
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 122 Mamie Fay better than Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 122 Mamie Fay ranks higher (76.3 vs 34.0 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 122 Mamie Fay and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 122 Mamie Fay: 1,124. Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 122 Mamie Fay and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau rank in New York?
Ps 122 Mamie Fay is 486th of 2,536 and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is 1923rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).