Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) vs Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) Forest Hills, New York | Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 2,536 | #813 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2467 of 50,301 | #13542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 75% |
| city | Forest Hills | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 66.8).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 75%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 64%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 66.7%).
- •Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.9).
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 Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) better than Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) ranks higher (84.9 vs 66.8 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 Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The): 573. Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) is 231st of 2,536 and Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus is 813th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).