Ps 55 Henry M Boehm vs Ps 65
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Ps 65
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Ps 55 Henry M Boehm Staten Island, New York | Ps 65 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #812 of 2,536 | #1308 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13514 of 50,301 | #23495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Staten Island | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 52.4).
- •Ps 65 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Ps 65 does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 89.6%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
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 55 Henry M Boehm better than Ps 65?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 55 Henry M Boehm ranks higher (66.9 vs 52.4 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 55 Henry M Boehm and Ps 65?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm: 512. Ps 65: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 55 Henry M Boehm and Ps 65 rank in New York?
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm is 812th of 2,536 and Ps 65 is 1308th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).