Ps 197 Ocean School (The) vs Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
728 students
| Measure | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2085 of 2,536 | #2015 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39220 of 50,301 | #37760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 425 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 29.0).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 89.9%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is the larger school with 728 students compared with 425.
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ocean School (The) better than Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway ranks higher (31.2 vs 29.0 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 Ocean School (The) and Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The): 425. Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 Ocean School (The) and Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway rank in New York?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is 2015th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).