Ps 220 Edward Mandel vs Ps 56 Norwood Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 220 Edward Mandel
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
Ps 56 Norwood Heights
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
| Measure | Ps 220 Edward Mandel Forest Hills, New York | Ps 56 Norwood Heights Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1528 of 2,536 | #1271 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27636 of 50,301 | #22987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 616 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| city | Forest Hills | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 46.4).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 90.1%).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights is the larger school with 617 students compared with 616.
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 220 Edward Mandel better than Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks higher (53.1 vs 46.4 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 220 Edward Mandel and Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel: 616. Ps 56 Norwood Heights: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 220 Edward Mandel and Ps 56 Norwood Heights rank in New York?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel is 1528th of 2,536 and Ps 56 Norwood Heights is 1271st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).