Ps 103 Hector Fontanez vs Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 510 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Ps 103 Hector Fontanez Bronx, New York | Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2091 of 2,536 | #2328 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39356 of 50,301 | #43359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 774 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 103 Hector Fontanez scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 22.4).
- •Ps 103 Hector Fontanez does better on math proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Ps 103 Hector Fontanez does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Ps 103 Hector Fontanez does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is the larger school with 774 students compared with 406.
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 103 Hector Fontanez better than Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 103 Hector Fontanez ranks higher (28.8 vs 22.4 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 103 Hector Fontanez and Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez: 774. Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 103 Hector Fontanez and Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan rank in New York?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is 2091st of 2,536 and Ps 21 Philip H Sheridan is 2328th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).