Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx vs Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 324 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx
Bronx · Charter other · Grades PK–11
402 students
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx Bronx, New York | Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2013 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #37750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 93.1%).
- •Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx is the larger school with 402 students compared with 303.
- •Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx is a charter school while Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx better than Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx: 402. Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School rank in New York?
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx is unranked and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is 2013th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).