Ps 290 Manhattan New School vs Ps 69 Houghton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 465 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 290 Manhattan New School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
| Measure | Ps 290 Manhattan New School New York, New York | Ps 69 Houghton Academy Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 2,536 | #2248 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1194 of 50,301 | #41845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 444 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 26% |
| city | New York | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 24.8).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 26%).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 25%).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 92.3%).
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
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 290 Manhattan New School better than Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 290 Manhattan New School ranks higher (88.4 vs 24.8 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 290 Manhattan New School and Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
About 465 km in a straight line, between New York and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School: 444. Ps 69 Houghton Academy: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 290 Manhattan New School and Ps 69 Houghton Academy rank in New York?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School is 151st of 2,536 and Ps 69 Houghton Academy is 2248th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).