Linden Tree Elementary School vs Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 817 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linden Tree Elementary School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
603 students
| Measure | Linden Tree Elementary School Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2232 of 2,536 | #1272 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41529 of 50,301 | #22988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 300 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 58% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 25.3).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 91.7%).
- •Linden Tree Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.3).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is the larger school with 603 students compared with 300.
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 Linden Tree Elementary School better than Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy ranks higher (53.1 vs 25.3 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 Linden Tree Elementary School and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linden Tree Elementary School: 300. Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linden Tree Elementary School and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy rank in New York?
Linden Tree Elementary School is 2232nd 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).