Bronx High School for the Visual Arts vs Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 917 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
603 students
| Measure | Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,079 | #1272 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2664 of 16,910 | #22988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 392 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 58% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx High School for the Visual Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 53.1).
- •Bronx High School for the Visual Arts does better on math proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Bronx High School for the Visual Arts does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 48%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 90.6%).
- •Bronx High School for the Visual Arts does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 12.3).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is the larger school with 603 students compared with 392.
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 High School for the Visual Arts better than Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx High School for the Visual Arts ranks higher (72.6 vs 53.1 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 High School for the Visual Arts and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts: 392. Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx High School for the Visual Arts and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy rank in New York?
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts is 566th of 1,079 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is 1272nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).