Cold Spring Early Learning Center vs Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Early Learning Center
Stanfordville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
144 students
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Early Learning Center Stanfordville, New York | Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 2,536 | #2489 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3993 of 50,301 | #46882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 144 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Stanfordville | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 16.5).
- •Cold Spring Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.3).
- •Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is the larger school with 145 students compared with 144.
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 Cold Spring Early Learning Center better than Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring Early Learning Center ranks higher (81.8 vs 16.5 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 Cold Spring Early Learning Center and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Stanfordville and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center: 144. Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The): 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Early Learning Center and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) rank in New York?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center is 315th of 2,536 and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is 2489th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).