Ps 158 Bayard Taylor vs Ps/Is 208
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Ps/Is 208
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
605 students
| Measure | Ps 158 Bayard Taylor New York, New York | Ps/Is 208 Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 2,536 | #842 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1592 of 50,301 | #14286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 605 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| city | New York | Bellerose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 65.8).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 61%).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 63.1%).
- •Ps/Is 208 does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.5).
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 158 Bayard Taylor better than Ps/Is 208?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 158 Bayard Taylor ranks higher (87.2 vs 65.8 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 158 Bayard Taylor and Ps/Is 208?
About 19 km in a straight line, between New York and Bellerose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor: 605. Ps/Is 208: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 158 Bayard Taylor and Ps/Is 208 rank in New York?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is 175th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 208 is 842nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).