Ps 155 William Paca vs Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 299 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 155 William Paca
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
192 students
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
| Measure | Ps 155 William Paca New York, New York | Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2482 of 2,536 | #2318 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46443 of 50,301 | #43103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 192 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 192 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 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 17.3).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Ps 155 William Paca does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.9).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is the larger school with 394 students compared with 192.
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 155 William Paca better than Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta ranks higher (22.8 vs 17.3 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 155 William Paca and Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
About 299 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 155 William Paca: 192. Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 155 William Paca and Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta rank in New York?
Ps 155 William Paca is 2482nd 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).