Ps 123 vs Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 123
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
| Measure | Ps 123 South Ozone Park, New York | Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1866 of 2,536 | #2203 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34649 of 50,301 | #41161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| city | South Ozone Park | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 123 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 25.9).
- •Ps 123 does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Ps 123 does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Ps 123 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 86.5%).
- •Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is the larger school with 661 students compared with 596.
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 123 better than Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 123 ranks higher (36.0 vs 25.9 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 123 and Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Ozone Park and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 123: 596. Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 123 and Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop rank in New York?
Ps 123 is 1866th of 2,536 and Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is 2203rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).