Manhattan Charter School vs Ps 142 Amalia Castro
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Charter School
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
184 students
Ps 142 Amalia Castro
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Manhattan Charter School New York, New York | Ps 142 Amalia Castro New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1672 of 2,536 | #1780 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #30766 of 50,301 | #32973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 38.5).
- •Manhattan Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 91%).
- •Manhattan Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.8).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro is the larger school with 367 students compared with 184.
- •Manhattan Charter School is a charter school while Ps 142 Amalia Castro is a public 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 Manhattan Charter School better than Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Charter School ranks higher (41.8 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 Manhattan Charter School and Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Charter School: 184. Ps 142 Amalia Castro: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Charter School and Ps 142 Amalia Castro rank in New York?
Manhattan Charter School is 1672nd of 2,536 and Ps 142 Amalia Castro is 1780th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).