Ps 239 vs Ps 88 Seneca
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 239
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Ps 88 Seneca
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
| Measure | Ps 239 Ridgewood, New York | Ps 88 Seneca Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1878 of 2,536 | #1833 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34904 of 50,301 | #34000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| city | Ridgewood | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 88 Seneca scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 35.6).
- •Ps 88 Seneca does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Ps 239 does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Ps 88 Seneca does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Ps 239 does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Ps 88 Seneca is the larger school with 692 students compared with 414.
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 239 better than Ps 88 Seneca?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 88 Seneca ranks higher (37.0 vs 35.6 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 239 and Ps 88 Seneca?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 239: 414. Ps 88 Seneca: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 239 and Ps 88 Seneca rank in New York?
Ps 239 is 1878th of 2,536 and Ps 88 Seneca is 1833rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).