Ps 197 Ocean School (The) vs Wave Preparatory Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km 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
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York | Wave Preparatory Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2085 of 2,536 | #1278 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39220 of 50,301 | #23075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 61% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 29.0).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 89.9%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.3).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 425.
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 Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks higher (53.0 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 Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The): 425. Wave Preparatory Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 Ocean School (The) and Wave Preparatory Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th of 2,536 and Wave Preparatory Elementary School is 1278th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).