Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) vs Ps 329 Surfside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 287 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
Ps 329 Surfside
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 329 Surfside Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2360 of 2,536 | #2269 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43988 of 50,301 | #42192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 329 Surfside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 21.4).
- •Ps 329 Surfside does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Ps 329 Surfside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 329 Surfside does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.2).
- •Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is the larger school with 514 students compared with 279.
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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) better than Ps 329 Surfside?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 329 Surfside ranks higher (24.2 vs 21.4 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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) and Ps 329 Surfside?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The): 514. Ps 329 Surfside: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) and Ps 329 Surfside rank in New York?
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is 2360th of 2,536 and Ps 329 Surfside is 2269th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).