Ps 163 Bath Beach vs Ps 229 Dyker
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 632 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 163 Bath Beach
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
621 students
Ps 229 Dyker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,115 students
| Measure | Ps 163 Bath Beach Brooklyn, New York | Ps 229 Dyker Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1122 of 2,536 | #830 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20081 of 50,301 | #13994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 621 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 229 Dyker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 57.3).
- •Ps 229 Dyker does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Ps 229 Dyker does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Ps 229 Dyker does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 84.7%).
- •Ps 163 Bath Beach does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 229 Dyker is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 621.
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 163 Bath Beach better than Ps 229 Dyker?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 229 Dyker ranks higher (66.2 vs 57.3 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 163 Bath Beach and Ps 229 Dyker?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 163 Bath Beach: 621. Ps 229 Dyker: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 163 Bath Beach and Ps 229 Dyker rank in New York?
Ps 163 Bath Beach is 1122nd of 2,536 and Ps 229 Dyker is 830th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).