Ps 78 vs Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 78
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Ps 78 Staten Island, New York | Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2336 of 2,536 | #583 of 785 |
| National rank | #43545 of 50,301 | #11165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 22.1).
- •Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 78 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Ps 78 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 180.
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 78 better than Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island ranks higher (33.7 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 78 and Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 78: 454. Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 78 and Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island rank in New York?
Ps 78 is 2336th of 2,536 and Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island is 583rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).