Ps 1 Courtlandt School vs Ps/MS 29 Melrose School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 330 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 1 Courtlandt School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Ps/MS 29 Melrose School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students
| Measure | Ps 1 Courtlandt School Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 29 Melrose School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2289 of 2,536 | #2406 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42652 of 50,301 | #44684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 413 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 1 Courtlandt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 20.3).
- •Ps 1 Courtlandt School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Ps 1 Courtlandt School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Ps/MS 29 Melrose School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 97.6%).
- •Ps/MS 29 Melrose School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.1).
- •Ps/MS 29 Melrose School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 413.
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 Ps 1 Courtlandt School better than Ps/MS 29 Melrose School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 1 Courtlandt School ranks higher (23.5 vs 20.3 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 Ps 1 Courtlandt School and Ps/MS 29 Melrose School?
About 330 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 1 Courtlandt School: 413. Ps/MS 29 Melrose School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 1 Courtlandt School and Ps/MS 29 Melrose School rank in New York?
Ps 1 Courtlandt School is 2289th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 29 Melrose School is 2406th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).