Lower East Side Preparatory High School vs Ps 142 Amalia Castro
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 262 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students
Ps 142 Amalia Castro
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Lower East Side Preparatory High School New York, New York | Ps 142 Amalia Castro New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,079 | #1780 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4839 of 16,910 | #32973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 38.5).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 91%).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.2).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 367.
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 Lower East Side Preparatory High School better than Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
On the Success Index (US), Lower East Side Preparatory High School ranks higher (63.8 vs 38.5 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 Lower East Side Preparatory High School and Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
About 262 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School: 553. Ps 142 Amalia Castro: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower East Side Preparatory High School and Ps 142 Amalia Castro rank in New York?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is 853rd of 1,079 and Ps 142 Amalia Castro is 1780th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).