Academy of the City Charter School vs Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 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
Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
East Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Academy of the City Charter School Woodside, New York | Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg East Elmhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2100 of 2,536 | #683 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39562 of 50,301 | #11029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 695 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Woodside | East Elmhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 28.4).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 73.8%).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.8).
- •Academy of the City Charter School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 583.
- •Academy of the City Charter School is a charter school while Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg ranks higher (70.4 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 Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Woodside and East Elmhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of the City Charter School: 695. Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of the City Charter School and Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg rank in New York?
Academy of the City Charter School is 2100th of 2,536 and Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg is 683rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).