Ps 18 vs Ps 2
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 18
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Ps 2
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
| Measure | Ps 18 Troy, New York | Ps 2 Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1376 of 2,536 | #2375 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24773 of 50,301 | #44234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 18 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 21.0).
- •Ps 18 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Ps 18 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ps 18 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 90.8%).
- •Ps 2 does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 8.9).
- •Ps 18 is the larger school with 313 students compared with 249.
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 18 better than Ps 2?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 18 ranks higher (50.6 vs 21.0 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 18 and Ps 2?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 18: 313. Ps 2: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 18 and Ps 2 rank in New York?
Ps 18 is 1376th of 2,536 and Ps 2 is 2375th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).