Alden Terrace School vs Ps 176 Cambria Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alden Terrace School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
Ps 176 Cambria Heights
Cambria Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | Alden Terrace School Valley Stream, New York | Ps 176 Cambria Heights Cambria Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 2,536 | #1193 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8557 of 50,301 | #21400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Valley Stream | Cambria Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alden Terrace School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 55.4).
- •Alden Terrace School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Alden Terrace School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Alden Terrace School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 76.3%).
- •Alden Terrace School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 176 Cambria Heights is the larger school with 561 students compared with 405.
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 Alden Terrace School better than Ps 176 Cambria Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Alden Terrace School ranks higher (74.0 vs 55.4 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 Alden Terrace School and Ps 176 Cambria Heights?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Cambria Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden Terrace School: 405. Ps 176 Cambria Heights: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden Terrace School and Ps 176 Cambria Heights rank in New York?
Alden Terrace School is 560th of 2,536 and Ps 176 Cambria Heights is 1193rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).