Ps 221 North Hills School (The) vs Ps/Is 266
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 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/Is 266
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
465 students
| Measure | Ps 221 North Hills School (The) Little Neck, New York | Ps/Is 266 Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #400 of 2,536 | #692 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5383 of 50,301 | #11111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 504 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| city | Little Neck | Bellerose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 70.3).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 58.5%).
- •Ps/Is 266 does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.0).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) is the larger school with 504 students compared with 465.
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/Is 266?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 221 North Hills School (The) ranks higher (79.3 vs 70.3 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/Is 266?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Little Neck and Bellerose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 221 North Hills School (The): 504. Ps/Is 266: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 221 North Hills School (The) and Ps/Is 266 rank in New York?
Ps 221 North Hills School (The) is 400th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 266 is 692nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).