Ps 290 Manhattan New School vs Roaring Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 48 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
Roaring Brook School
Chappaqua · Public elementary · Grades K–4
444 students
| Measure | Ps 290 Manhattan New School New York, New York | Roaring Brook School Chappaqua, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #151 of 2,536 | #93 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1194 of 50,301 | #676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 444 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| city | New York | Chappaqua |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roaring Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 88.4).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Roaring Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 12.8%).
- •Roaring Brook School does better on students per teacher (12.7 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 Roaring Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), Roaring Brook School ranks higher (90.6 vs 88.4 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 290 Manhattan New School and Roaring Brook School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between New York and Chappaqua in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School: 444. Roaring Brook School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 290 Manhattan New School and Roaring Brook School rank in New York?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School is 151st of 2,536 and Roaring Brook School is 93rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).