Harlem Village Academy West Charter School vs Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 263 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students
| Measure | Harlem Village Academy West Charter School New York, New York | Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2518 of 2,536 | #2489 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #48468 of 50,301 | #46882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 13.1).
- •Harlem Village Academy West Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 24.8).
- •Harlem Village Academy West Charter School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 145.
- •Harlem Village Academy West Charter School is a charter school while Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) 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 Harlem Village Academy West Charter School better than Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) ranks higher (16.5 vs 13.1 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 Harlem Village Academy West Charter School and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
About 263 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School: 446. Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The): 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem Village Academy West Charter School and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) rank in New York?
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School is 2518th 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).