Ps 136 Roy Wilkins vs Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair
Cambria Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
427 students
| Measure | Ps 136 Roy Wilkins Saint Albans, New York | Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair Cambria Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1894 of 2,536 | #2033 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35225 of 50,301 | #38230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 336 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Saint Albans | Cambria Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 136 Roy Wilkins scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 30.5).
- •Ps 136 Roy Wilkins does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Ps 136 Roy Wilkins does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 93.8%).
- •Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair is the larger school with 427 students compared with 336.
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 136 Roy Wilkins better than Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 136 Roy Wilkins ranks higher (35.1 vs 30.5 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 Ps 136 Roy Wilkins and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Saint Albans and Cambria Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins: 336. Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 136 Roy Wilkins and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair rank in New York?
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins is 1894th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair is 2033rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).