Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) vs Ps 90 Edna Cohen School
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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
Ps 90 Edna Cohen School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 90 Edna Cohen School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2360 of 2,536 | #2066 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43988 of 50,301 | #38890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 90 Edna Cohen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 21.4).
- •Ps 90 Edna Cohen School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Ps 90 Edna Cohen School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 96.4%).
- •Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.1).
- •Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is the larger school with 514 students compared with 499.
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 90 Edna Cohen School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 90 Edna Cohen School ranks higher (29.5 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 90 Edna Cohen School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The): 514. Ps 90 Edna Cohen School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) and Ps 90 Edna Cohen School rank in New York?
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is 2360th of 2,536 and Ps 90 Edna Cohen School is 2066th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).