Ps 169 Bay Terrace vs Ps 209 Clearview Gardens
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 169 Bay Terrace
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens
Whitestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Ps 169 Bay Terrace Bayside, New York | Ps 209 Clearview Gardens Whitestone, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #628 of 2,536 | #317 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9957 of 50,301 | #4018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Bayside | Whitestone |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 209 Clearview Gardens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 72.0).
- •Ps 209 Clearview Gardens does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Ps 169 Bay Terrace does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 41.3%).
- •Ps 209 Clearview Gardens does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 209 Clearview Gardens is the larger school with 445 students compared with 406.
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 169 Bay Terrace better than Ps 209 Clearview Gardens?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 209 Clearview Gardens ranks higher (81.8 vs 72.0 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 169 Bay Terrace and Ps 209 Clearview Gardens?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Whitestone in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace: 406. Ps 209 Clearview Gardens: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 169 Bay Terrace and Ps 209 Clearview Gardens rank in New York?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace is 628th of 2,536 and Ps 209 Clearview Gardens is 317th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).