Ps 250 George H Lindsay vs Ps 257 John F Hylan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 552 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 250 George H Lindsay
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Ps 257 John F Hylan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Ps 250 George H Lindsay Brooklyn, New York | Ps 257 John F Hylan Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1974 of 2,536 | #1296 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36997 of 50,301 | #23349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 257 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 32.4).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 25%).
- •Ps 250 George H Lindsay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Ps 250 George H Lindsay does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 11.1).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan is the larger school with 431 students compared with 257.
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 250 George H Lindsay better than Ps 257 John F Hylan?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 257 John F Hylan ranks higher (52.6 vs 32.4 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 250 George H Lindsay and Ps 257 John F Hylan?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 250 George H Lindsay: 257. Ps 257 John F Hylan: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 250 George H Lindsay and Ps 257 John F Hylan rank in New York?
Ps 250 George H Lindsay is 1974th of 2,536 and Ps 257 John F Hylan is 1296th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).