Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10462 · New York City Geographic District #11
#1272 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#22988 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is a public elementary school located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District #11 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 603 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1272nd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 603.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy ranks 116th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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/MS 498 Van Nest Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy a good school?
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy has a Success Index (US) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1272 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/MS 498 Van Nest Academy rank in New York?
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy ranks #1272 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #22988 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy had 603 students in 2025.
Is Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.