New York Avenue School vs Pennsylvania Ave School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New York Avenue School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
550 students
Pennsylvania Ave School
Atlantic City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
566 students
| Measure | New York Avenue School Atlantic City, New Jersey | Pennsylvania Ave School Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1451 of 1,479 | #1399 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #45364 of 50,301 | #42785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 550 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| city | Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsylvania Ave School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 19.2).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 91.8%).
- •New York Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.7).
- •Pennsylvania Ave School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 550.
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 New York Avenue School better than Pennsylvania Ave School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennsylvania Ave School ranks higher (23.3 vs 19.2 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 New York Avenue School and Pennsylvania Ave School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Atlantic City and Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New York Avenue School: 550. Pennsylvania Ave School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New York Avenue School and Pennsylvania Ave School rank in New Jersey?
New York Avenue School is 1451st of 1,479 and Pennsylvania Ave School is 1399th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).