Ps 163 Flushing Heights vs Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 163 Flushing Heights
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
757 students
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students
| Measure | Ps 163 Flushing Heights Flushing, New York | Ps 173 Fresh Meadows Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #976 of 2,536 | #763 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16682 of 50,301 | #12606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 62.2).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 84.8%).
- •Ps 163 Flushing Heights does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is the larger school with 950 students compared with 757.
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 Flushing Heights better than Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 173 Fresh Meadows ranks higher (68.2 vs 62.2 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 163 Flushing Heights and Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights: 757. Ps 173 Fresh Meadows: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 163 Flushing Heights and Ps 173 Fresh Meadows rank in New York?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights is 976th of 2,536 and Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is 763rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).