Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages vs River School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 753 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
River School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages New York, New York | River School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #795 of 1,079 | #207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4174 of 16,910 | #2031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 66.5).
- •River School (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •River School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 93.6%).
- •Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •River School (The) is the larger school with 499 students compared with 296.
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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages better than River School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), River School (The) ranks higher (86.0 vs 66.5 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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages and River School (The)?
About 753 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages: 296. River School (The): 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages and River School (The) rank in New York?
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is 795th of 1,079 and River School (The) is 207th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).