Dows Lane (K-3) School vs Ps 68
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dows Lane (K-3) School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
493 students
Ps 68
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Dows Lane (K-3) School Irvington, New York | Ps 68 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 2,536 | #1398 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1059 of 50,301 | #25122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 48% |
| city | Irvington | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 50.1).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 80.1%).
- •Ps 68 does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 14.1).
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 Dows Lane (K-3) School better than Ps 68?
On the Success Index (US), Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks higher (88.8 vs 50.1 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 Dows Lane (K-3) School and Ps 68?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dows Lane (K-3) School: 493. Ps 68: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dows Lane (K-3) School and Ps 68 rank in New York?
Dows Lane (K-3) School is 138th of 2,536 and Ps 68 is 1398th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).