New York French-American Charter School vs Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 500 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New York French-American Charter School
New York · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students
| Measure | New York French-American Charter School New York, New York | Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2001 of 2,536 | #2489 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37430 of 50,301 | #46882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New York French-American Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 16.5).
- •New York French-American Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.9).
- •New York French-American Charter School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 145.
- •New York French-American Charter School is a charter school while Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) 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 New York French-American Charter School better than Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), New York French-American Charter School ranks higher (31.7 vs 16.5 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 New York French-American Charter School and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
About 500 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New York French-American Charter School: 286. Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The): 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New York French-American Charter School and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) rank in New York?
New York French-American Charter School is 2001st of 2,536 and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is 2489th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).