Ps 20 John Bowne vs Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 20 John Bowne
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
| Measure | Ps 20 John Bowne Flushing, New York | Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1182 of 2,536 | #809 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21111 of 50,301 | #13451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 995 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 55.8).
- •Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson does better on math proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 87.2%).
- •Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne is the larger school with 995 students compared with 747.
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 20 John Bowne better than Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks higher (67.0 vs 55.8 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 20 John Bowne and Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 20 John Bowne: 995. Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 20 John Bowne and Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson rank in New York?
Ps 20 John Bowne is 1182nd of 2,536 and Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson is 809th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).