Cecil H Parker School vs Ps 68
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 970 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil H Parker School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
293 students
Ps 68
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Cecil H Parker School Mount Vernon, New York | Ps 68 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1854 of 2,536 | #1398 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34353 of 50,301 | #25122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 293 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 68 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 36.4).
- •Ps 68 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Ps 68 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Cecil H Parker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 80.1%).
- •Ps 68 does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.1).
- •Ps 68 is the larger school with 493 students compared with 293.
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 Cecil H Parker School better than Ps 68?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 68 ranks higher (50.1 vs 36.4 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 Cecil H Parker School and Ps 68?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil H Parker School: 293. Ps 68: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil H Parker School and Ps 68 rank in New York?
Cecil H Parker School is 1854th of 2,536 and Ps 68 is 1398th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).