Icahn Charter School 2 vs Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icahn Charter School 2
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
342 students
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
603 students
| Measure | Icahn Charter School 2 Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1306 of 2,536 | #1272 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23476 of 50,301 | #22988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 342 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.4 vs 53.1).
- •Icahn Charter School 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 84.2%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is the larger school with 603 students compared with 342.
- •Icahn Charter School 2 is a charter school while Ps/MS 498 Van Nest 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 2 better than Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
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 Icahn Charter School 2 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Icahn Charter School 2: 342. Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Icahn Charter School 2 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy rank in New York?
Icahn Charter School 2 is 1306th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is 1272nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).