Ps 21 Edward Hart vs Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 21 Edward Hart
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,086 students
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
303 students
| Measure | Ps 21 Edward Hart Flushing, New York | Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #967 of 2,536 | #460 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16473 of 50,301 | #6548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,086 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 84.5% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 62.5).
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 66%).
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 62%).
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Ps 21 Edward Hart is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 303.
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 21 Edward Hart better than Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks higher (77.3 vs 62.5 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 21 Edward Hart and Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 21 Edward Hart: 1,086. Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 21 Edward Hart and Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School rank in New York?
Ps 21 Edward Hart is 967th of 2,536 and Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is 460th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).