Ps 290 Manhattan New School vs Yorkville Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 558 m 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
Yorkville Community School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
| Measure | Ps 290 Manhattan New School New York, New York | Yorkville Community School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #151 of 2,536 | #357 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1194 of 50,301 | #4641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 444 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 65% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 80.7).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 65%).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 66%).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 29.4%).
- •Yorkville Community School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.9).
- •Ps 290 Manhattan New School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 320.
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 Yorkville Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 290 Manhattan New School ranks higher (88.4 vs 80.7 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 Yorkville Community School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School: 444. Yorkville Community School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 290 Manhattan New School and Yorkville Community School rank in New York?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School is 151st of 2,536 and Yorkville Community School is 357th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).