Amber Charter School East Harlem vs Lexington Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 300 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amber Charter School East Harlem
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
288 students
Lexington Academy (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
| Measure | Amber Charter School East Harlem New York, New York | Lexington Academy (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1717 of 2,536 | #2162 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31910 of 50,301 | #40661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 288 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amber Charter School East Harlem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 26.6).
- •Amber Charter School East Harlem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 97.9%).
- •Lexington Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.5).
- •Lexington Academy (The) is the larger school with 433 students compared with 288.
- •Amber Charter School East Harlem is a charter school while Lexington Academy (The) 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 Amber Charter School East Harlem better than Lexington Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Amber Charter School East Harlem ranks higher (40.0 vs 26.6 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 Amber Charter School East Harlem and Lexington Academy (The)?
About 300 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amber Charter School East Harlem: 288. Lexington Academy (The): 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amber Charter School East Harlem and Lexington Academy (The) rank in New York?
Amber Charter School East Harlem is 1717th of 2,536 and Lexington Academy (The) is 2162nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).