Ps 129 Patricia Larkin vs Ps 79 Francis Lewis
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin
College Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
Ps 79 Francis Lewis
Whitestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,088 students
| Measure | Ps 129 Patricia Larkin College Point, New York | Ps 79 Francis Lewis Whitestone, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #823 of 2,536 | #717 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13855 of 50,301 | #11616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,071 | 1,088 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 1,088 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 74% |
| city | College Point | Whitestone |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 66.4).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 86.1%).
- •Ps 129 Patricia Larkin does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 1,071.
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 129 Patricia Larkin better than Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 79 Francis Lewis ranks higher (69.6 vs 66.4 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 129 Patricia Larkin and Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between College Point and Whitestone in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin: 1,071. Ps 79 Francis Lewis: 1,088. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 129 Patricia Larkin and Ps 79 Francis Lewis rank in New York?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is 823rd of 2,536 and Ps 79 Francis Lewis is 717th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).