Bedford Park Elementary School vs Ps 8 Isaac Varian
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 648 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Park Elementary School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Ps 8 Isaac Varian
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | Bedford Park Elementary School Bronx, New York | Ps 8 Isaac Varian Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1900 of 2,536 | #2064 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35312 of 50,301 | #38824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 29.6).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Bedford Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Bedford Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Bedford Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian is the larger school with 600 students compared with 439.
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 Bedford Park Elementary School better than Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford Park Elementary School ranks higher (34.9 vs 29.6 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 Bedford Park Elementary School and Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Park Elementary School: 439. Ps 8 Isaac Varian: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Park Elementary School and Ps 8 Isaac Varian rank in New York?
Bedford Park Elementary School is 1900th of 2,536 and Ps 8 Isaac Varian is 2064th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).