Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The) vs Ps 220 Edward Mandel
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 820 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The)
Rego Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Ps 220 Edward Mandel
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
| Measure | Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The) Rego Park, New York | Ps 220 Edward Mandel Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1539 of 2,536 | #1528 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27708 of 50,301 | #27636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 522 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | Rego Park | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.3 vs 46.4).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 83.1%).
- •Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The) does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel is the larger school with 616 students compared with 522.
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 206 Horace Harding School (The) better than Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The) and Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Rego Park and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The): 522. Ps 220 Edward Mandel: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The) and Ps 220 Edward Mandel rank in New York?
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The) is 1539th 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).