Ps 23 Richmondtown vs Wheeler Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 23 Richmondtown
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
Wheeler Avenue School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
| Measure | Ps 23 Richmondtown Staten Island, New York | Wheeler Avenue School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #424 of 2,536 | #496 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5871 of 50,301 | #7298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 608 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| city | Staten Island | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 76.1).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Wheeler Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 40%).
- •Wheeler Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.5).
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 23 Richmondtown better than Wheeler Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 23 Richmondtown ranks higher (78.5 vs 76.1 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 23 Richmondtown and Wheeler Avenue School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 23 Richmondtown: 608. Wheeler Avenue School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 23 Richmondtown and Wheeler Avenue School rank in New York?
Ps 23 Richmondtown is 424th of 2,536 and Wheeler Avenue School is 496th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).