Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) vs Ps 78
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Ps 78
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 78 Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 2,536 | #2336 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12534 of 50,301 | #43545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 22.1).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.9).
- •Ps 78 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 340.
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 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) better than Ps 78?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) ranks higher (68.3 vs 22.1 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 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) and Ps 78?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The): 340. Ps 78: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) and Ps 78 rank in New York?
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) is 758th of 2,536 and Ps 78 is 2336th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).