Ps 54 Hillside vs Ps 99 Kew Gardens
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 54 Hillside
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Ps 99 Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–6
758 students
| Measure | Ps 54 Hillside Richmond Hill, New York | Ps 99 Kew Gardens Kew Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1627 of 2,536 | #770 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #29615 of 50,301 | #12683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 462 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| city | Richmond Hill | Kew Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 99 Kew Gardens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 43.5).
- •Ps 99 Kew Gardens does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Ps 99 Kew Gardens does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Ps 99 Kew Gardens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 90%).
- •Ps 54 Hillside does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Ps 99 Kew Gardens is the larger school with 758 students compared with 462.
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 54 Hillside better than Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 99 Kew Gardens ranks higher (68.1 vs 43.5 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 54 Hillside and Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 54 Hillside: 462. Ps 99 Kew Gardens: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 54 Hillside and Ps 99 Kew Gardens rank in New York?
Ps 54 Hillside is 1627th of 2,536 and Ps 99 Kew Gardens is 770th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).