Academy of the City Charter School vs Growing Up Green Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of the City Charter School
Woodside · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
695 students
Growing Up Green Charter School
Long Island City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
| Measure | Academy of the City Charter School Woodside, New York | Growing Up Green Charter School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2100 of 2,536 | #1163 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39562 of 50,301 | #20884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 695 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Woodside | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Growing Up Green Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 28.4).
- •Academy of the City Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 74.9%).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 18.8).
- •Academy of the City Charter School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 692.
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 of the City Charter School better than Growing Up Green Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Growing Up Green Charter School ranks higher (56.1 vs 28.4 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 of the City Charter School and Growing Up Green Charter School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Woodside and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of the City Charter School: 695. Growing Up Green Charter School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of the City Charter School and Growing Up Green Charter School rank in New York?
Academy of the City Charter School is 2100th of 2,536 and Growing Up Green Charter School is 1163rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).