Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) vs Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 343 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1
New York · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,520 students
| Measure | Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2489 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #46882 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 145 | 1,520 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 1,520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 90% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 does better on math proficiency (90% vs 15%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 15%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 is the larger school with 1,520 students compared with 145.
- •Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) better than Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1?
About 343 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The): 145. Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1: 1,520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 rank in New York?
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is 2489th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).