Ps 170 vs Walton Avenue School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 497 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 170
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
147 students
Walton Avenue School (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Ps 170 Bronx, New York | Walton Avenue School (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1905 of 2,536 | #631 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35466 of 50,301 | #10039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 147 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walton Avenue School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 34.7).
- •Ps 170 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 97.4%).
- •Walton Avenue School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.3).
- •Walton Avenue School (The) is the larger school with 304 students compared with 147.
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 170 better than Walton Avenue School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Walton Avenue School (The) ranks higher (71.9 vs 34.7 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 170 and Walton Avenue School (The)?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 170: 147. Walton Avenue School (The): 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 170 and Walton Avenue School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 170 is 1905th of 2,536 and Walton Avenue School (The) is 631st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).