Ps 140 Nathan Straus vs Ps 20 Anna Silver
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 346 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 140 Nathan Straus
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
334 students
Ps 20 Anna Silver
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Ps 140 Nathan Straus New York, New York | Ps 20 Anna Silver New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2311 of 2,536 | #1635 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43032 of 50,301 | #29762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 20 Anna Silver scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 22.9).
- •Ps 20 Anna Silver does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Ps 20 Anna Silver does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Ps 20 Anna Silver does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 95.8%).
- •Ps 140 Nathan Straus is the larger school with 334 students compared with 313.
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 140 Nathan Straus better than Ps 20 Anna Silver?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 20 Anna Silver ranks higher (43.3 vs 22.9 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 140 Nathan Straus and Ps 20 Anna Silver?
About 346 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 140 Nathan Straus: 334. Ps 20 Anna Silver: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 140 Nathan Straus and Ps 20 Anna Silver rank in New York?
Ps 140 Nathan Straus is 2311th of 2,536 and Ps 20 Anna Silver is 1635th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).