Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) vs Longwood Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 284 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Longwood Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
352 students
| Measure | Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) Bronx, New York | Longwood Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2374 of 2,536 | #749 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #44170 of 50,301 | #3733 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 74.5% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 21.1).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 23%).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 16%).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98.6%).
- •Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.4).
- •Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) is the larger school with 439 students compared with 352.
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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) better than Longwood Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Longwood Preparatory Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 21.1 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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) and Longwood Preparatory Academy?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The): 439. Longwood Preparatory Academy: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) and Longwood Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) is 2374th of 2,536 and Longwood Preparatory Academy is 749th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).