Ps 86 vs Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 357 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 86
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
187 students
| Measure | Ps 86 Jamaica, New York | Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1642 of 2,536 | #902 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #30057 of 50,301 | #5959 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 689 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 46.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 54.5% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 42.9).
- •Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 54%).
- •Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 47%).
- •Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 85.5%).
- •Ps 86 does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 46.8).
- •Ps 86 is the larger school with 689 students compared with 187.
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 86 better than Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
On the Success Index (US), Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity ranks higher (59.4 vs 42.9 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 86 and Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
About 357 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 86: 689. Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 86 and Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity rank in New York?
Ps 86 is 1642nd of 2,536 and Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity is 902nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).