Ps 221 North Hills School (The) vs Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 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
Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bellerose · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students
| Measure | Ps 221 North Hills School (The) Little Neck, New York | Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #400 of 2,536 | #448 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5383 of 50,301 | #1861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| 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 76.5).
- •Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 73%).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 67%).
- •Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 840 students compared with 504.
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 Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 221 North Hills School (The) ranks higher (79.3 vs 76.5 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 Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences?
About 1.6 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. Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 221 North Hills School (The) and Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences rank in New York?
Ps 221 North Hills School (The) is 400th of 2,536 and Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences is 448th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).