Ps 123 vs Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 500 m 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
Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
553 students
| Measure | Ps 123 South Ozone Park, New York | Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1866 of 2,536 | #1852 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34649 of 50,301 | #34337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 596 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | South Ozone Park | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.0 vs 36.5).
- •Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 81.9%).
- •Ps 123 is the larger school with 596 students compared with 553.
- •Ps 123 is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 123 and Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica?
About 500 m in a straight line, between South Ozone Park and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 123: 596. Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 123 and Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica rank in New York?
Ps 123 is 1866th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica is 1852nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).