Ps 251 vs Queens Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 370 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 251
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Queens Preparatory Academy
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
| Measure | Ps 251 Springfield Gardens, New York | Queens Preparatory Academy Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1548 of 2,536 | #659 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #27859 of 50,301 | #3170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 217 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 46.1).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Ps 251 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 83.1%).
- •Ps 251 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.3).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 320 students compared with 217.
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 251 better than Queens Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Queens Preparatory Academy ranks higher (70.6 vs 46.1 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 251 and Queens Preparatory Academy?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 251: 217. Queens Preparatory Academy: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 251 and Queens Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Ps 251 is 1548th of 2,536 and Queens Preparatory Academy is 659th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).