Ps 26 Rufus King vs Ps/Is 178 Holliswood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 26 Rufus King
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Ps/Is 178 Holliswood
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
519 students
| Measure | Ps 26 Rufus King Flushing, New York | Ps/Is 178 Holliswood Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #835 of 2,536 | #759 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14067 of 50,301 | #12535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 548 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 56% |
| city | Flushing | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 178 Holliswood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 66.1).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King does better on math proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Ps/Is 178 Holliswood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 72.1%).
- •Ps/Is 178 Holliswood does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.7).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King is the larger school with 548 students compared with 519.
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 Rufus King better than Ps/Is 178 Holliswood?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 178 Holliswood ranks higher (68.3 vs 66.1 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 26 Rufus King and Ps/Is 178 Holliswood?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 26 Rufus King: 548. Ps/Is 178 Holliswood: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 26 Rufus King and Ps/Is 178 Holliswood rank in New York?
Ps 26 Rufus King is 835th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 178 Holliswood is 759th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).