Ps 220 Edward Mandel vs Valence College Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 936 m 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
Valence College Preparatory Charter School
Rego Park · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
| Measure | Ps 220 Edward Mandel Forest Hills, New York | Valence College Preparatory Charter School Rego Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1528 of 2,536 | #701 of 785 |
| National rank | #27636 of 50,301 | #13260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 616 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Forest Hills | Rego Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 22.9).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 81.7%).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel is the larger school with 616 students compared with 447.
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel is a public school while Valence College Preparatory Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valence College Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 220 Edward Mandel ranks higher (46.4 vs 22.9 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 Valence College Preparatory Charter School?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Rego Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel: 616. Valence College Preparatory Charter School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 220 Edward Mandel and Valence College Preparatory Charter School rank in New York?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel is 1528th of 2,536 and Valence College Preparatory Charter School is 701st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).