Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School vs Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School Jamaica, New York | Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 2,536 | #941 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20414 of 50,301 | #16055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 558 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 76% |
| city | Jamaica | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 56.8).
- •Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 96.2%).
- •Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
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 161 Arthur Ashe School better than Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School ranks higher (63.1 vs 56.8 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 161 Arthur Ashe School and Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School: 558. Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School and Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School rank in New York?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is 1139th of 2,536 and Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School is 941st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).