Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) vs Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) Bronx, New York | Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2177 of 2,536 | #75 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40872 of 50,301 | #548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 87% |
| city | Bronx | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 26.3).
- •Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action does better on math proficiency (87% vs 29%).
- •Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 96%).
- •Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
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 199 Shakespeare School (The) better than Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action ranks higher (91.2 vs 26.3 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 199 Shakespeare School (The) and Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Bronx and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The): 378. Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) and Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action rank in New York?
Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) is 2177th of 2,536 and Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action is 75th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).