Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner vs Ps 290 Manhattan New School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 584 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
Ps 290 Manhattan New School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner New York, New York | Ps 290 Manhattan New School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 785 | #151 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #504 of 15,369 | #1194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 945 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 88% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.6 vs 88.4).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 79%).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 30.9%).
- •Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner is the larger school with 945 students compared with 444.
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 Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner better than Ps 290 Manhattan New School?
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 Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner and Ps 290 Manhattan New School?
About 584 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner: 945. Ps 290 Manhattan New School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner and Ps 290 Manhattan New School rank in New York?
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner is 60th of 785 and Ps 290 Manhattan New School is 151st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).