Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School vs Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
| Measure | Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1811 of 2,536 | #2360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33453 of 50,301 | #43988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 21.4).
- •Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
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 203 Floyd Bennett School better than Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School ranks higher (37.8 vs 21.4 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 203 Floyd Bennett School and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School: 514. Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The): 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) rank in New York?
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School is 1811th of 2,536 and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is 2360th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).