Ps 246 Poe Center vs Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 516 m 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 86 Kingsbridge Heights
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,091 students
| Measure | Ps 246 Poe Center Bronx, New York | Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2292 of 2,536 | #1728 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42713 of 50,301 | #32067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 455 | 1,091 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 1,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 46% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 23.4).
- •Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights does better on math proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Ps 246 Poe Center does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.4).
- •Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 455.
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 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights ranks higher (39.8 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 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 246 Poe Center: 455. Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights: 1,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 246 Poe Center and Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights rank in New York?
Ps 246 Poe Center is 2292nd of 2,536 and Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights is 1728th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).