Ps 173 Fresh Meadows vs Ps 26 Rufus King
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students
Ps 26 Rufus King
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Ps 173 Fresh Meadows Flushing, New York | Ps 26 Rufus King Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 2,536 | #835 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12606 of 50,301 | #14067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 950 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| 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 66.1).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows does better on math proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 72.1%).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is the larger school with 950 students compared with 548.
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 173 Fresh Meadows better than Ps 26 Rufus King?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 173 Fresh Meadows ranks higher (68.2 vs 66.1 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 173 Fresh Meadows and Ps 26 Rufus King?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows: 950. Ps 26 Rufus King: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 173 Fresh Meadows and Ps 26 Rufus King rank in New York?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is 763rd of 2,536 and Ps 26 Rufus King is 835th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).