Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence vs Ps 85 Great Expectations
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 477 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
Ps 85 Great Expectations
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
| Measure | Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence Bronx, New York | Ps 85 Great Expectations Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 785 | #2326 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13150 of 15,369 | #43300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 788 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.3 vs 22.5).
- •Ps 85 Great Expectations does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 96.3%).
- •Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.1).
- •Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is the larger school with 788 students compared with 653.
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 Personal Leadership and Excellence better than Ps 85 Great Expectations?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence and Ps 85 Great Expectations?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence: 788. Ps 85 Great Expectations: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence and Ps 85 Great Expectations rank in New York?
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is 689th of 785 and Ps 85 Great Expectations is 2326th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).