Central Park East II vs MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 120 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park East II
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
171 students
| Measure | Central Park East II New York, New York | MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1638 of 2,536 | #369 of 785 |
| National rank | #29942 of 50,301 | #6959 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 407 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 43.0).
- •MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Central Park East II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 82.5%).
- •Central Park East II does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.7).
- •Central Park East II is the larger school with 407 students compared with 171.
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 Central Park East II better than MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics?
On the Success Index (US), MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics ranks higher (53.2 vs 43.0 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 Central Park East II and MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics?
About 120 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park East II: 407. MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park East II and MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics rank in New York?
Central Park East II is 1638th of 2,536 and MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is 369th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).