Ps 247 vs Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 247
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
744 students
| Measure | Ps 247 Brooklyn, New York | Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #606 of 2,536 | #441 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9476 of 50,301 | #6209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 744 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 64% |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 72.7).
- •Ps 247 does better on math proficiency (81% vs 64%).
- •Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 78%).
- •Ps 247 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
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 247 better than Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks higher (77.9 vs 72.7 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 247 and Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 247: 744. Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 247 and Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs rank in New York?
Ps 247 is 606th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs is 441st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).