New York City Academy for Discovery vs Ps 97 Forest Park
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 992 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New York City Academy for Discovery
Woodhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Ps 97 Forest Park
Woodhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | New York City Academy for Discovery Woodhaven, New York | Ps 97 Forest Park Woodhaven, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1825 of 2,536 | #1434 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33855 of 50,301 | #25909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Woodhaven | Woodhaven |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 97 Forest Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 37.2).
- •Ps 97 Forest Park does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Ps 97 Forest Park does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •New York City Academy for Discovery does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Ps 97 Forest Park does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 97 Forest Park is the larger school with 575 students compared with 361.
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 New York City Academy for Discovery better than Ps 97 Forest Park?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 97 Forest Park ranks higher (48.9 vs 37.2 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 New York City Academy for Discovery and Ps 97 Forest Park?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Woodhaven and Woodhaven in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New York City Academy for Discovery: 361. Ps 97 Forest Park: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New York City Academy for Discovery and Ps 97 Forest Park rank in New York?
New York City Academy for Discovery is 1825th of 2,536 and Ps 97 Forest Park is 1434th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).