Ps 246 Poe Center vs Ps 68 Cambridge
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 246 Poe Center
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Ps 68 Cambridge
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Ps 246 Poe Center Bronx, New York | Ps 68 Cambridge Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2292 of 2,536 | #1862 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42713 of 50,301 | #34540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| city | Bronx | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 68 Cambridge scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 23.4).
- •Ps 68 Cambridge does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Ps 68 Cambridge does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Ps 68 Cambridge does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Ps 246 Poe Center does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 14.2).
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 246 Poe Center better than Ps 68 Cambridge?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 68 Cambridge ranks higher (36.2 vs 23.4 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 246 Poe Center and Ps 68 Cambridge?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 246 Poe Center: 455. Ps 68 Cambridge: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 246 Poe Center and Ps 68 Cambridge rank in New York?
Ps 246 Poe Center is 2292nd of 2,536 and Ps 68 Cambridge is 1862nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).