Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School vs Ps 25 Bilingual School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 217 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Ps 25 Bilingual School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School Bronx, New York | Ps 25 Bilingual School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2013 of 2,536 | #1799 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37750 of 50,301 | #33312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 25 Bilingual School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 31.2).
- •Ps 25 Bilingual School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Ps 25 Bilingual School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Ps 25 Bilingual School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Ps 25 Bilingual School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 303.
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 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School better than Ps 25 Bilingual School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 25 Bilingual School ranks higher (38.0 vs 31.2 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 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School and Ps 25 Bilingual School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School: 303. Ps 25 Bilingual School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School and Ps 25 Bilingual School rank in New York?
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is 2013th of 2,536 and Ps 25 Bilingual School is 1799th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).