Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) vs Pharos Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 374 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
Pharos Academy Charter School
Bronx · Charter other · Grades K–12
695 students
| Measure | Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) Bronx, New York | Pharos Academy Charter School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2374 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #44170 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 439 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 95% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 23%).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 16%).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 98.6%).
- •Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.9).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 439.
- •Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) is a public school while Pharos Academy Charter School is a charter 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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) better than Pharos Academy Charter 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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) and Pharos Academy Charter School?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The): 439. Pharos Academy Charter School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) and Pharos Academy Charter School rank in New York?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) is 2374th of 2,536 and Pharos Academy Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).