Ps 257 John F Hylan vs Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 602 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 257 John F Hylan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Ps 59 the Dawn Best School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Ps 257 John F Hylan Brooklyn, New York | Ps 59 the Dawn Best School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 2,536 | #1970 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23349 of 50,301 | #36874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| 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 32.6).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 59 the Dawn Best School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.1).
- •Ps 257 John F Hylan is the larger school with 431 students compared with 265.
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 257 John F Hylan better than Ps 59 the Dawn Best School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 257 John F Hylan ranks higher (52.6 vs 32.6 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 257 John F Hylan and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 257 John F Hylan: 431. Ps 59 the Dawn Best School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 257 John F Hylan and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School rank in New York?
Ps 257 John F Hylan is 1296th of 2,536 and Ps 59 the Dawn Best School is 1970th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).