Ps 236 Langston Hughes vs Ps 28 Mount Hope
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 517 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 236 Langston Hughes
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Ps 28 Mount Hope
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Ps 236 Langston Hughes Bronx, New York | Ps 28 Mount Hope Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1848 of 2,536 | #2197 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34270 of 50,301 | #41093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 236 Langston Hughes scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 26.0).
- •Ps 236 Langston Hughes does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Ps 236 Langston Hughes does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Ps 28 Mount Hope does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 98.3%).
- •Ps 28 Mount Hope does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Ps 28 Mount Hope is the larger school with 556 students compared with 303.
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 236 Langston Hughes better than Ps 28 Mount Hope?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 236 Langston Hughes ranks higher (36.6 vs 26.0 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 236 Langston Hughes and Ps 28 Mount Hope?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 236 Langston Hughes: 303. Ps 28 Mount Hope: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 236 Langston Hughes and Ps 28 Mount Hope rank in New York?
Ps 236 Langston Hughes is 1848th of 2,536 and Ps 28 Mount Hope is 2197th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).