Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson vs Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
553 students
| Measure | Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson Jamaica, New York | Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2159 of 2,536 | #1852 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40608 of 50,301 | #34337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 571 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 26.7).
- •Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 91.9%).
- •Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson is the larger school with 571 students compared with 553.
- •Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 223 Lyndon B Johnson better than Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica ranks higher (36.5 vs 26.7 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 223 Lyndon B Johnson and Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson: 571. Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson and Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica rank in New York?
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson is 2159th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica is 1852nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).