Ps 158 Bayard Taylor vs Vanguard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 914 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
Vanguard High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
396 students
| Measure | Ps 158 Bayard Taylor New York, New York | Vanguard High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 2,536 | #993 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1592 of 50,301 | #8726 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 605 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 10% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 48.7).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on math proficiency (82% vs 10%).
- •Vanguard High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 84%).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 82.8%).
- •Vanguard High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.5).
- •Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is the larger school with 605 students compared with 396.
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 Vanguard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 158 Bayard Taylor ranks higher (87.2 vs 48.7 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 Vanguard High School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor: 605. Vanguard High School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 158 Bayard Taylor and Vanguard High School rank in New York?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is 175th of 2,536 and Vanguard High School is 993rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).