Ps 291 vs Ps 42 Claremont
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 291
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
Ps 42 Claremont
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Ps 291 Bronx, New York | Ps 42 Claremont Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1927 of 2,536 | #2142 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36066 of 50,301 | #40284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 291 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 27.2).
- •Ps 291 does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Ps 291 does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Ps 291 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.7%).
- •Ps 42 Claremont does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.1).
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 291 better than Ps 42 Claremont?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 291 ranks higher (33.8 vs 27.2 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 291 and Ps 42 Claremont?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 291: 311. Ps 42 Claremont: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 291 and Ps 42 Claremont rank in New York?
Ps 291 is 1927th of 2,536 and Ps 42 Claremont is 2142nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).