Ps 221 North Hills School (The) vs Ps 98 Douglaston School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 221 North Hills School (The)
Little Neck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
Ps 98 Douglaston School (The)
Douglaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Ps 221 North Hills School (The) Little Neck, New York | Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) Douglaston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #400 of 2,536 | #110 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5383 of 50,301 | #803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| city | Little Neck | Douglaston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 79.3).
- •Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 42.9%).
- •Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) is the larger school with 504 students compared with 264.
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 221 North Hills School (The) better than Ps 98 Douglaston School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) ranks higher (89.9 vs 79.3 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 221 North Hills School (The) and Ps 98 Douglaston School (The)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Little Neck and Douglaston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 221 North Hills School (The): 504. Ps 98 Douglaston School (The): 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 221 North Hills School (The) and Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 221 North Hills School (The) is 400th of 2,536 and Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) is 110th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).