Ps 26 Jesse Owens vs Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 314 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 26 Jesse Owens
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
| Measure | Ps 26 Jesse Owens Brooklyn, New York | Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 2,536 | #2179 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15475 of 50,301 | #40874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 214 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 26 Jesse Owens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 26.3).
- •Ps 26 Jesse Owens does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Ps 26 Jesse Owens does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Ps 26 Jesse Owens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 26 Jesse Owens does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 8.3).
- •Ps 26 Jesse Owens is the larger school with 214 students compared with 182.
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 26 Jesse Owens better than Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 26 Jesse Owens ranks higher (64.0 vs 26.3 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 26 Jesse Owens and Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 26 Jesse Owens: 214. Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 26 Jesse Owens and Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens rank in New York?
Ps 26 Jesse Owens is 910th of 2,536 and Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is 2179th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).