Ps 188 Kingsbury vs Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 18 km 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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
638 students
| Measure | Ps 188 Kingsbury Flushing, New York | Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 2,536 | #2097 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2961 of 50,301 | #39541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 637 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 31% |
| city | Flushing | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 28.5).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury does better on math proficiency (91% vs 31%).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 32%).
- •Ps 188 Kingsbury does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 97.5%).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.2).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR is the larger school with 638 students compared with 637.
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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks higher (83.9 vs 28.5 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 188 Kingsbury and Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 188 Kingsbury: 637. Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 188 Kingsbury and Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR rank in New York?
Ps 188 Kingsbury is 256th of 2,536 and Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR is 2097th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).