Ps 18 John G Whittier vs William Lynch School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 18 John G Whittier
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
William Lynch School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
| Measure | Ps 18 John G Whittier Staten Island, New York | William Lynch School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1973 of 2,536 | #1840 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36996 of 50,301 | #34143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 315 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Staten Island | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Lynch School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 32.4).
- •Ps 18 John G Whittier does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •William Lynch School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Ps 18 John G Whittier does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.9).
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 18 John G Whittier better than William Lynch School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), William Lynch School (The) ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.4 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 18 John G Whittier and William Lynch School (The)?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 18 John G Whittier: 315. William Lynch School (The): 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 18 John G Whittier and William Lynch School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 18 John G Whittier is 1973rd of 2,536 and William Lynch School (The) is 1840th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).