Ps 161 Crown (The) vs Ps 18 John Peter Zenger
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 Crown (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Crown (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 18 John Peter Zenger Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1937 of 2,536 | #2388 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36214 of 50,301 | #44420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 271 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 161 Crown (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 20.7).
- •Ps 161 Crown (The) does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Ps 161 Crown (The) does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Ps 161 Crown (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 100%).
- •Ps 18 John Peter Zenger does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.8).
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 Crown (The) better than Ps 18 John Peter Zenger?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 161 Crown (The) ranks higher (33.6 vs 20.7 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 161 Crown (The) and Ps 18 John Peter Zenger?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Crown (The): 271. Ps 18 John Peter Zenger: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Crown (The) and Ps 18 John Peter Zenger rank in New York?
Ps 161 Crown (The) is 1937th of 2,536 and Ps 18 John Peter Zenger is 2388th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).