Ps 123 vs Ps 96
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 96
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
| Measure | Ps 123 South Ozone Park, New York | Ps 96 South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1866 of 2,536 | #1149 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34649 of 50,301 | #20611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| city | South Ozone Park | South Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 96 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 36.0).
- •Ps 96 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Ps 96 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Ps 123 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 85.2%).
- •Ps 123 does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Ps 123 is the larger school with 596 students compared with 310.
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 96?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 96 ranks higher (56.5 vs 36.0 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 123 and Ps 96?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Ozone Park and South Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 123: 596. Ps 96: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 123 and Ps 96 rank in New York?
Ps 123 is 1866th of 2,536 and Ps 96 is 1149th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).