Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell vs Ps 46 Alley Pond
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Ps 46 Alley Pond
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell Bayside, New York | Ps 46 Alley Pond Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #261 of 2,536 | #286 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3010 of 50,301 | #3357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 225 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| city | Bayside | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.8 vs 83.1).
- •Ps 46 Alley Pond does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 54.2%).
- •Ps 46 Alley Pond does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 46 Alley Pond is the larger school with 520 students compared with 225.
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 205 Alexander Graham Bell better than Ps 46 Alley Pond?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell and Ps 46 Alley Pond?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Bayside and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell: 225. Ps 46 Alley Pond: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell and Ps 46 Alley Pond rank in New York?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is 261st of 2,536 and Ps 46 Alley Pond is 286th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).