Icahn Charter School 1 vs Validus Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 273 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icahn Charter School 1
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
340 students
Validus Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
| Measure | Icahn Charter School 1 Bronx, New York | Validus Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2498 of 2,536 | #766 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #47308 of 50,301 | #3880 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 340 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Validus Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 15.7).
- •Icahn Charter School 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 97.5%).
- •Validus Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 21.3).
- •Icahn Charter School 1 is the larger school with 340 students compared with 282.
- •Icahn Charter School 1 is a charter school while Validus Preparatory Academy 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 Icahn Charter School 1 better than Validus Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Validus Preparatory Academy ranks higher (67.8 vs 15.7 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 Icahn Charter School 1 and Validus Preparatory Academy?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Icahn Charter School 1: 340. Validus Preparatory Academy: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Icahn Charter School 1 and Validus Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Icahn Charter School 1 is 2498th of 2,536 and Validus Preparatory Academy is 766th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).