Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst vs Ps 234
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 667 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Ps 234
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst Long Island City, New York | Ps 234 Astoria, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2149 of 2,536 | #654 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40482 of 50,301 | #10535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 72% |
| city | Long Island City | Astoria |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 234 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 26.9).
- •Ps 234 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 21%).
- •Ps 234 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 31%).
- •Ps 234 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 90.5%).
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 234 is the larger school with 465 students compared with 410.
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 171 Peter G Van Alst better than Ps 234?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 234 ranks higher (71.1 vs 26.9 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 171 Peter G Van Alst and Ps 234?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Astoria in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst: 410. Ps 234: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst and Ps 234 rank in New York?
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is 2149th of 2,536 and Ps 234 is 654th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).