Ps 234 vs Ps 70
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 947 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 234
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Ps 70
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
| Measure | Ps 234 Astoria, New York | Ps 70 Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 2,536 | #1032 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10535 of 50,301 | #17952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 234 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 60.4).
- •Ps 234 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Ps 234 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Ps 234 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 74.9%).
- •Ps 70 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 70 is the larger school with 770 students compared with 465.
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 234 better than Ps 70?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 234 ranks higher (71.1 vs 60.4 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 234 and Ps 70?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 234: 465. Ps 70: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 234 and Ps 70 rank in New York?
Ps 234 is 654th of 2,536 and Ps 70 is 1032nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).