Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) vs Ps 220 Edward Mandel
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 637 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The)
Rego Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students
Ps 220 Edward Mandel
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
| Measure | Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) Rego Park, New York | Ps 220 Edward Mandel Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1223 of 2,536 | #1528 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21967 of 50,301 | #27636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Rego Park | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 46.4).
- •Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 81.2%).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.9).
- •Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) is the larger school with 710 students compared with 616.
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 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) better than Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) ranks higher (54.6 vs 46.4 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 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) and Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Rego Park and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The): 710. Ps 220 Edward Mandel: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) and Ps 220 Edward Mandel rank in New York?
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) is 1223rd of 2,536 and Ps 220 Edward Mandel is 1528th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).