Ps 158 Bayard Taylor vs Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 745 m 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 217 Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
689 students
| Measure | Ps 158 Bayard Taylor New York, New York | Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island Roosevelt Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #175 of 2,536 | #555 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1592 of 50,301 | #8470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 605 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | New York | Roosevelt Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 74.2).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 29.5%).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island is the larger school with 689 students compared with 605.
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 217 Roosevelt Island?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 158 Bayard Taylor ranks higher (87.2 vs 74.2 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 217 Roosevelt Island?
About 745 m in a straight line, between New York and Roosevelt Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor: 605. Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 158 Bayard Taylor and Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island rank in New York?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is 175th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island is 555th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).