Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg vs Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
East Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg East Elmhurst, New York | Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #683 of 2,536 | #885 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11029 of 50,301 | #15069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 583 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 61% |
| city | East Elmhurst | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 64.6).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on math proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 70.3%).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.2).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg is the larger school with 583 students compared with 535.
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 2 Alfred Zimberg better than Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg ranks higher (70.4 vs 64.6 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 2 Alfred Zimberg and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between East Elmhurst and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg: 583. Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone rank in New York?
Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg is 683rd of 2,536 and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 885th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).