Ps 234 Independence School vs Stuyvesant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 271 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 234 Independence School
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Stuyvesant High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,261 students
| Measure | Ps 234 Independence School New York, New York | Stuyvesant High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 2,536 | #483 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #265 of 50,301 | #2183 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 3,261 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 3,261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 99.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 234 Independence School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 74.8).
- •Stuyvesant High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 84%).
- •Stuyvesant High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 77%).
- •Ps 234 Independence School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 50.8%).
- •Ps 234 Independence School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.5).
- •Stuyvesant High School is the larger school with 3,261 students compared with 460.
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 Independence School better than Stuyvesant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 234 Independence School ranks higher (93.2 vs 74.8 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 Independence School and Stuyvesant High School?
About 271 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 234 Independence School: 460. Stuyvesant High School: 3,261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 234 Independence School and Stuyvesant High School rank in New York?
Ps 234 Independence School is 39th of 2,536 and Stuyvesant High School is 483rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).