Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) vs Ps 253
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 488 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,049 students
Ps 253
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
955 students
| Measure | Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 253 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1777 of 2,536 | #748 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32906 of 50,301 | #12297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,049 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 253 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 38.6).
- •Ps 253 does better on math proficiency (92% vs 43%).
- •Ps 253 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 40%).
- •Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 90.9%).
- •Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 955.
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 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) better than Ps 253?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 253 ranks higher (68.6 vs 38.6 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 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) and Ps 253?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The): 1,049. Ps 253: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) and Ps 253 rank in New York?
Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) is 1777th of 2,536 and Ps 253 is 748th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).