Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe vs Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 712 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
197 students
| Measure | Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe Jackson Heights, New York | Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School Jackson Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1730 of 2,536 | #1270 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32204 of 50,301 | #22986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 706 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Jackson Heights | Jackson Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 39.6).
- •Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 89.9%).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is the larger school with 706 students compared with 197.
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 149 Christa McAuliffe better than Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School ranks higher (53.1 vs 39.6 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 149 Christa McAuliffe and Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Jackson Heights and Jackson Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe: 706. Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe and Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School rank in New York?
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is 1730th of 2,536 and Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School is 1270th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).