Harvey Austin School #97 vs Ps 90
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Austin School #97
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
Ps 90
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
179 students
| Measure | Harvey Austin School #97 Buffalo, New York | Ps 90 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2438 of 2,536 | #1388 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45346 of 50,301 | #25002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 487 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 90 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 19.2).
- •Ps 90 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 95.3%).
- •Ps 90 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.7).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 is the larger school with 487 students compared with 179.
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 Harvey Austin School #97 better than Ps 90?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 90 ranks higher (50.3 vs 19.2 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 Harvey Austin School #97 and Ps 90?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvey Austin School #97: 487. Ps 90: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvey Austin School #97 and Ps 90 rank in New York?
Harvey Austin School #97 is 2438th of 2,536 and Ps 90 is 1388th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).