Ps 155 William Paca vs Ps 7 Samuel Stern
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 474 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 155 William Paca
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
192 students
Ps 7 Samuel Stern
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
348 students
| Measure | Ps 155 William Paca New York, New York | Ps 7 Samuel Stern New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2482 of 2,536 | #1899 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46443 of 50,301 | #35298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 192 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 192 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 17.3).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.7).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern is the larger school with 348 students compared with 192.
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 155 William Paca better than Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 7 Samuel Stern ranks higher (35.0 vs 17.3 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 155 William Paca and Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
About 474 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 155 William Paca: 192. Ps 7 Samuel Stern: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 155 William Paca and Ps 7 Samuel Stern rank in New York?
Ps 155 William Paca is 2482nd of 2,536 and Ps 7 Samuel Stern is 1899th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).