Pioneer Academy vs Stephanie A Vierno School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Academy
Corona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
Stephanie A Vierno School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
| Measure | Pioneer Academy Corona, New York | Stephanie A Vierno School (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1850 of 2,536 | #1337 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34327 of 50,301 | #23870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 687 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Corona | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephanie A Vierno School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 36.5).
- •Stephanie A Vierno School (The) does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Stephanie A Vierno School (The) does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Stephanie A Vierno School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 93.2%).
- •Pioneer Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- •Stephanie A Vierno School (The) is the larger school with 688 students compared with 687.
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 Pioneer Academy better than Stephanie A Vierno School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Stephanie A Vierno School (The) ranks higher (51.9 vs 36.5 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 Pioneer Academy and Stephanie A Vierno School (The)?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Corona and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Academy: 687. Stephanie A Vierno School (The): 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Academy and Stephanie A Vierno School (The) rank in New York?
Pioneer Academy is 1850th of 2,536 and Stephanie A Vierno School (The) is 1337th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).