Ps 236 Mill Basin vs Ps 60 Alice Austen
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 236 Mill Basin
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
Ps 60 Alice Austen
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
| Measure | Ps 236 Mill Basin Brooklyn, New York | Ps 60 Alice Austen Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 2,536 | #1387 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8939 of 50,301 | #24937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| city | Brooklyn | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 236 Mill Basin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 50.4).
- •Ps 236 Mill Basin does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Ps 236 Mill Basin does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Ps 236 Mill Basin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 69.9%).
- •Ps 60 Alice Austen does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.6).
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 236 Mill Basin better than Ps 60 Alice Austen?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 236 Mill Basin ranks higher (73.5 vs 50.4 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 236 Mill Basin and Ps 60 Alice Austen?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 236 Mill Basin: 599. Ps 60 Alice Austen: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 236 Mill Basin and Ps 60 Alice Austen rank in New York?
Ps 236 Mill Basin is 583rd of 2,536 and Ps 60 Alice Austen is 1387th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).