Ps 162 John Golden vs Ps 31 Bayside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 162 John Golden
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Ps 31 Bayside
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Ps 162 John Golden Bayside, New York | Ps 31 Bayside Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #696 of 2,536 | #594 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11185 of 50,301 | #9269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Bayside | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 31 Bayside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 70.2).
- •Ps 162 John Golden does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Ps 31 Bayside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 72.1%).
- •Ps 31 Bayside does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 162 John Golden is the larger school with 441 students compared with 350.
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 162 John Golden better than Ps 31 Bayside?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 31 Bayside ranks higher (73.0 vs 70.2 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 162 John Golden and Ps 31 Bayside?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 162 John Golden: 441. Ps 31 Bayside: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 162 John Golden and Ps 31 Bayside rank in New York?
Ps 162 John Golden is 696th of 2,536 and Ps 31 Bayside is 594th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).