Ps 127 McKinley Park vs Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 127 McKinley Park
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Ps 127 McKinley Park Brooklyn, New York | Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 2,536 | #862 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14611 of 50,301 | #14744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 667 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.3 vs 65.1).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 74.1%).
- •Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park is the larger school with 667 students compared with 379.
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 127 McKinley Park better than Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
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 127 McKinley Park and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 127 McKinley Park: 667. Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 127 McKinley Park and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts rank in New York?
Ps 127 McKinley Park is 856th of 2,536 and Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts is 862nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).