Ps 159 vs Ps 169 Bay Terrace
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 159
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
Ps 169 Bay Terrace
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Ps 159 Bayside, New York | Ps 169 Bay Terrace Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #518 of 2,536 | #628 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7799 of 50,301 | #9957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Bayside | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 159 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 72.0).
- •Ps 169 Bay Terrace does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Ps 159 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Ps 169 Bay Terrace does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 61.3%).
- •Ps 159 does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 159 is the larger school with 504 students compared with 406.
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 159 better than Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 159 ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.0 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 159 and Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 159: 504. Ps 169 Bay Terrace: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 159 and Ps 169 Bay Terrace rank in New York?
Ps 159 is 518th of 2,536 and Ps 169 Bay Terrace is 628th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).