Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 vs Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 532 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
603 students
| Measure | Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2510 of 2,536 | #1272 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #47897 of 50,301 | #22988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 528 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 14.4).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 87.9%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 24.0).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is the larger school with 603 students compared with 528.
- •Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 is a charter school while Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy 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 Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 better than Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy ranks higher (53.1 vs 14.4 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 Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2: 528. Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy rank in New York?
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 is 2510th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is 1272nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).