Ps 234 Independence School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New York, New York 10007 · New York City Geographic District # 2
#39 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#265 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 234 Independence School
Ps 234 Independence School is a public elementary located in New York, in the New York City Geographic District # 2 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 460 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 39th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (82th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 460.
There are 320 schools in New York; Ps 234 Independence School ranks 1st of 305 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)5.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 234 Independence School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 234 Independence School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 89
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students · 226 m away
Is 289
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students · 226 m away
Stuyvesant High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,261 students · 271 m away
Spruce Street School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
441 students · 756 m away
High School of Economics & Finance
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students · 760 m away
Leadership & Public Service High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
264 students · 785 m away
School Without Walls
New York · Public other · Grades 9–11
204 students · 785 m away
Ps 150
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.0 km away
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
136 students · 1.0 km away
Broome Street Academy Charter High School
New York · Charter high · Grades 9–12
270 students · 1.0 km away
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460 students
Ps 14
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Leptondale Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 234 Independence School a good school?
Ps 234 Independence School has a Success Index (US) of 93.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #39 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 234 Independence School rank in New York?
Ps 234 Independence School ranks #39 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #265 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 234 Independence School?
Ps 234 Independence School had 460 students in 2025.
Is Ps 234 Independence School a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 234 Independence School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 234 Independence School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 234 Independence School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.