Pelham Preparatory Academy vs Ps 89
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 325 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelham Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
Ps 89
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,169 students
| Measure | Pelham Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York | Ps 89 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,079 | #2019 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3135 of 16,910 | #37829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 460 | 1,169 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 36% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 31.1).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 33%).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 86.9%).
- •Ps 89 does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Ps 89 is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 460.
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 Pelham Preparatory Academy better than Ps 89?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks higher (70.7 vs 31.1 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 Pelham Preparatory Academy and Ps 89?
About 325 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelham Preparatory Academy: 460. Ps 89: 1,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelham Preparatory Academy and Ps 89 rank in New York?
Pelham Preparatory Academy is 653rd of 1,079 and Ps 89 is 2019th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).