Ps 20 John Bowne vs Queens High School for Language Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 774 m 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
Queens High School for Language Studies
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
441 students
| Measure | Ps 20 John Bowne Flushing, New York | Queens High School for Language Studies Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1182 of 2,536 | #672 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #21111 of 50,301 | #3257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 995 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 97.5% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens High School for Language Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 55.8).
- •Queens High School for Language Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 68%).
- •Queens High School for Language Studies does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Queens High School for Language Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 87.2%).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne is the larger school with 995 students compared with 441.
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 Queens High School for Language Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Queens High School for Language Studies ranks higher (70.2 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 Queens High School for Language Studies?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 20 John Bowne: 995. Queens High School for Language Studies: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 20 John Bowne and Queens High School for Language Studies rank in New York?
Ps 20 John Bowne is 1182nd of 2,536 and Queens High School for Language Studies is 672nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).