Ps 159 vs Ps 32 State Street
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 159
Bayside ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
504 students
Ps 32 State Street
Flushing ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
815 students
| Measure | Ps 159 Bayside, New York | Ps 32 State Street Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #518 of 2,536 | #661 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7799 of 50,301 | #10683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKโ5 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 504 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| city | Bayside | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขPs 159 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 70.9).
- โขPs 159 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- โขPs 159 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- โขPs 159 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 65.4%).
- โขPs 32 State Street does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- โขPs 32 State Street is the larger school with 815 students compared with 504.
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 32 State Street?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 159 ranks higher (75.3 vs 70.9 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 32 State Street?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 159: 504. Ps 32 State Street: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 159 and Ps 32 State Street rank in New York?
Ps 159 is 518th of 2,536 and Ps 32 State Street is 661st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).