Is 141 Steinway (The) vs Ps 70
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 141 Steinway (The)
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Ps 70
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
| Measure | Is 141 Steinway (The) Long Island City, New York | Ps 70 Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 785 | #1032 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4617 of 15,369 | #17952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,005 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Is 141 Steinway (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 60.4).
- •Ps 70 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Is 141 Steinway (The) does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Is 141 Steinway (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 74.9%).
- •Ps 70 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
- •Is 141 Steinway (The) is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 770.
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 Is 141 Steinway (The) better than Ps 70?
On the Success Index (US), Is 141 Steinway (The) ranks higher (63.9 vs 60.4 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 Is 141 Steinway (The) and Ps 70?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 141 Steinway (The): 1,005. Ps 70: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 141 Steinway (The) and Ps 70 rank in New York?
Is 141 Steinway (The) is 258th of 785 and Ps 70 is 1032nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).