Ps 121 Throop vs Ps 89
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 121 Throop
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Ps 89
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,169 students
| Measure | Ps 121 Throop Bronx, New York | Ps 89 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1991 of 2,536 | #2019 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37238 of 50,301 | #37829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 601 | 1,169 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 1,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.0 vs 31.1).
- •Ps 121 Throop does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Ps 121 Throop does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Ps 121 Throop 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 14.7).
- •Ps 89 is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 601.
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 121 Throop better than Ps 89?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 121 Throop and Ps 89?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 121 Throop: 601. Ps 89: 1,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 121 Throop and Ps 89 rank in New York?
Ps 121 Throop is 1991st of 2,536 and Ps 89 is 2019th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).