Ps 179 Kensington vs Ps 36 Unionport
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 179 Kensington
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Ps 36 Unionport
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Ps 179 Kensington Brooklyn, New York | Ps 36 Unionport Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1931 of 2,536 | #1517 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36131 of 50,301 | #27416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 660 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 36 Unionport scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 33.7).
- •Ps 36 Unionport does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Ps 36 Unionport does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Ps 36 Unionport does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Ps 36 Unionport does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
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 179 Kensington better than Ps 36 Unionport?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 36 Unionport ranks higher (46.7 vs 33.7 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 179 Kensington and Ps 36 Unionport?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 179 Kensington: 660. Ps 36 Unionport: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 179 Kensington and Ps 36 Unionport rank in New York?
Ps 179 Kensington is 1931st of 2,536 and Ps 36 Unionport is 1517th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).