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New York City Academy for Discovery vs Queens Explorers Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 935 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureNew York City Academy for Discovery
Woodhaven, New York
Queens Explorers Elementary School
Ozone Park, New York
Success Index (US)
37
Lower 50%
57
Top 50%
State rank#1825 of 2,536#1127 of 2,536
National rank#33855 of 50,301#20155 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PK–5Grades PK–5
Students361376
Enrollment361376
Free/reduced-price lunch87.8%81.9%
Students per teacher12.412.5
Reading proficiency37%57%
Math proficiency42%57%
cityWoodhavenOzone Park
stateNew YorkNew York
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The verdict

  • •Queens Explorers Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 37.2).
  • •Queens Explorers Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
  • •Queens Explorers Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
  • •Queens Explorers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 87.8%).
  • •New York City Academy for Discovery does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.5).
  • •Queens Explorers Elementary School is the larger school with 376 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 Queens Explorers Elementary School?

On the Success Index (US), Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 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 Queens Explorers Elementary School?

About 935 m in a straight line, between Woodhaven and Ozone Park in New York.

Which has the better Enrollment?

New York City Academy for Discovery: 361. Queens Explorers Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do New York City Academy for Discovery and Queens Explorers Elementary School rank in New York?

New York City Academy for Discovery is 1825th of 2,536 and Queens Explorers Elementary School is 1127th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).