Essex Street Academy vs Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Street Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students
| Measure | Essex Street Academy New York, New York | Lower Manhattan Arts Academy New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,079 | #594 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1711 of 16,910 | #2805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 84.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Street Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 72.0).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 75%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 87.8%).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.8).
- •Essex Street Academy is the larger school with 366 students compared with 262.
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 Essex Street Academy better than Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Street Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 72.0 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 Essex Street Academy and Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Street Academy: 366. Lower Manhattan Arts Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Street Academy and Lower Manhattan Arts Academy rank in New York?
Essex Street Academy is 430th of 1,079 and Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is 594th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).