Ps 148 vs Ps 85 Great Expectations
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 148
East Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Ps 85 Great Expectations
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
| Measure | Ps 148 East Elmhurst, New York | Ps 85 Great Expectations Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1889 of 2,536 | #2326 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35112 of 50,301 | #43300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 653 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 24% |
| city | East Elmhurst | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 148 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 22.5).
- •Ps 148 does better on math proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •Ps 148 does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Ps 148 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Ps 85 Great Expectations does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
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 148 better than Ps 85 Great Expectations?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 148 ranks higher (35.3 vs 22.5 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 148 and Ps 85 Great Expectations?
About 11 km in a straight line, between East Elmhurst and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 148: 653. Ps 85 Great Expectations: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 148 and Ps 85 Great Expectations rank in New York?
Ps 148 is 1889th of 2,536 and Ps 85 Great Expectations is 2326th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).