Ps 51 vs Ps 62 Chester Park 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 51
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
202 students
Ps 62 Chester Park School
South Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students
| Measure | Ps 51 Richmond Hill, New York | Ps 62 Chester Park School South Richmond Hill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1827 of 2,536 | #1183 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33868 of 50,301 | #21112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 202 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Richmond Hill | South Richmond Hill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 62 Chester Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 37.2).
- •Ps 62 Chester Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 84.7%).
- •Ps 62 Chester Park School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Ps 62 Chester Park School is the larger school with 827 students compared with 202.
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 51 better than Ps 62 Chester Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 62 Chester Park School ranks higher (55.8 vs 37.2 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 51 and Ps 62 Chester Park School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and South Richmond Hill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 51: 202. Ps 62 Chester Park School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 51 and Ps 62 Chester Park School rank in New York?
Ps 51 is 1827th of 2,536 and Ps 62 Chester Park School is 1183rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).