Ps 188 Kingsbury vs Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 272 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 188 Kingsbury
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
637 students
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
| Measure | Ps 188 Kingsbury Flushing, New York | Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #256 of 2,536 | #261 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2961 of 50,301 | #3010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 637 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 87% |
| city | Flushing | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.9 vs 83.8).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury does better on math proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 38.9%).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury is the larger school with 637 students compared with 225.
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 188 Kingsbury better than Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 188 Kingsbury and Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 188 Kingsbury: 637. Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 188 Kingsbury and Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell rank in New York?
Ps 188 Kingsbury is 256th of 2,536 and Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is 261st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).