Belle Sherman School vs Ps 277
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Sherman School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Ps 277
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Belle Sherman School Ithaca, New York | Ps 277 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 2,536 | #2395 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10848 of 50,301 | #44549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Ithaca | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Sherman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 20.5).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 97.4%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.1).
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 Belle Sherman School better than Ps 277?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Sherman School ranks higher (70.6 vs 20.5 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 Belle Sherman School and Ps 277?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Sherman School: 347. Ps 277: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Sherman School and Ps 277 rank in New York?
Belle Sherman School is 667th of 2,536 and Ps 277 is 2395th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).