Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay vs Ps/Is 268
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Ps/Is 268
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
696 students
| Measure | Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn, New York | Ps/Is 268 Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1529 of 2,536 | #1660 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27637 of 50,301 | #30511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 695 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Brooklyn | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 42.2).
- •Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Ps/Is 268 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Ps/Is 268 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 85.5%).
- •Ps/Is 268 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Ps/Is 268 is the larger school with 696 students compared with 695.
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 52 Sheepshead Bay better than Ps/Is 268?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay ranks higher (46.4 vs 42.2 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 52 Sheepshead Bay and Ps/Is 268?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay: 695. Ps/Is 268: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay and Ps/Is 268 rank in New York?
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay is 1529th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 268 is 1660th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).