Ps 2 vs Rensselaer Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 2
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Ps 2 Troy, New York | Rensselaer Park Elementary School Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2375 of 2,536 | #1757 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44234 of 50,301 | #32631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 249 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 21.0).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Ps 2 does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.7).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School is the larger school with 419 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 2 better than Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rensselaer Park Elementary School ranks higher (39.0 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 2 and Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 2: 249. Rensselaer Park Elementary School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 2 and Rensselaer Park Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 2 is 2375th of 2,536 and Rensselaer Park Elementary School is 1757th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).