Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) vs Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 987 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,074 students
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students
| Measure | Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 255 Barbara Reing School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1194 of 2,536 | #1020 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21471 of 50,301 | #17679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,074 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 255 Barbara Reing School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 55.3).
- •Ps 255 Barbara Reing School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 81.5%).
- •Ps 255 Barbara Reing School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 800.
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 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) better than Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 255 Barbara Reing School ranks higher (60.8 vs 55.3 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 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The): 1,074. Ps 255 Barbara Reing School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School rank in New York?
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) is 1194th of 2,536 and Ps 255 Barbara Reing School is 1020th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).