Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills vs Ps 29 John M Harrigan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 768 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Ps 29 John M Harrigan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
| Measure | Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills Brooklyn, New York | Ps 29 John M Harrigan Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #662 of 2,536 | #277 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10751 of 50,301 | #3240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 80% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 70.8).
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan does better on math proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 29.3%).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.3).
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan is the larger school with 708 students compared with 564.
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 261 Zipporiah Mills better than Ps 29 John M Harrigan?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 29 John M Harrigan ranks higher (83.3 vs 70.8 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 261 Zipporiah Mills and Ps 29 John M Harrigan?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills: 564. Ps 29 John M Harrigan: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills and Ps 29 John M Harrigan rank in New York?
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is 662nd of 2,536 and Ps 29 John M Harrigan is 277th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).