Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson vs Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
| Measure | Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson New York, New York | Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2381 of 2,536 | #2318 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44304 of 50,301 | #43103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 394 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 25% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 20.9).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.9).
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 123 Mahalia Jackson better than Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta ranks higher (22.8 vs 20.9 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 123 Mahalia Jackson and Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson: 394. Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson and Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta rank in New York?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson is 2381st of 2,536 and Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is 2318th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).