Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School vs Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 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
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14
South Ozone Park · Charter middle · Grades 5–5
168 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School Jamaica, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 2,536 | #529 of 785 |
| National rank | #20414 of 50,301 | #10097 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–5 |
| Students | 558 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64% | – |
| city | Jamaica | South Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 38.8).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 83.3%).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 168.
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks higher (56.8 vs 38.8 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 Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and South Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School: 558. Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School and Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 rank in New York?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is 1139th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 is 529th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).