Ps 197 Ocean School (The) vs Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Village Academy
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York | Village Academy Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2085 of 2,536 | #651 of 785 |
| National rank | #39220 of 50,301 | #12274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.0 vs 28.2).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 93.4%).
- •Village Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.2).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is the larger school with 425 students compared with 305.
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 Village Academy?
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 197 Ocean School (The) and Village Academy?
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. Village Academy: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 Ocean School (The) and Village Academy rank in New York?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th of 2,536 and Village Academy is 651st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).