Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School vs Veritas Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 694 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
303 students
Veritas Academy
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
653 students
| Measure | Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School Flushing, New York | Veritas Academy Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #460 of 2,536 | #690 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6548 of 50,301 | #3334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 303 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 87% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 69.9).
- •Veritas Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84.5%).
- •Veritas Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.2).
- •Veritas Academy is the larger school with 653 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 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School better than Veritas Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks higher (77.3 vs 69.9 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 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School and Veritas Academy?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School: 303. Veritas Academy: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School and Veritas Academy rank in New York?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is 460th of 2,536 and Veritas Academy is 690th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).