Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy vs Ps 69 Houghton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
481 students
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
| Measure | Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy Buffalo, New York | Ps 69 Houghton Academy Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2212 of 2,536 | #2248 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41291 of 50,301 | #41845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 481 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.7 vs 24.8).
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.1).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy is the larger school with 481 students compared with 444.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy better than Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy and Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy: 481. Ps 69 Houghton Academy: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy and Ps 69 Houghton Academy rank in New York?
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy is 2212th of 2,536 and Ps 69 Houghton Academy is 2248th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).