MS 390 vs Ps 226
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 288 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 390
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students
Ps 226
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
| Measure | MS 390 Bronx, New York | Ps 226 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 785 | #2290 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12660 of 15,369 | #42653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 390 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 23.5).
- •MS 390 does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ps 226 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Ps 226 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97.7%).
- •MS 390 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •MS 390 is the larger school with 311 students compared with 310.
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 MS 390 better than Ps 226?
On the Success Index (US), MS 390 ranks higher (26.1 vs 23.5 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 MS 390 and Ps 226?
About 288 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 390: 311. Ps 226: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 390 and Ps 226 rank in New York?
MS 390 is 672nd of 785 and Ps 226 is 2290th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).