Ps 34 John Harvard vs Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 34 John Harvard
Queens Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair
Cambria Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
427 students
| Measure | Ps 34 John Harvard Queens Village, New York | Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair Cambria Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1563 of 2,536 | #2033 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28341 of 50,301 | #38230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 440 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 20% |
| city | Queens Village | Cambria Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 34 John Harvard scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 30.5).
- •Ps 34 John Harvard does better on math proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •Ps 34 John Harvard does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 84.3%).
- •Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Ps 34 John Harvard is the larger school with 440 students compared with 427.
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 34 John Harvard better than Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 34 John Harvard ranks higher (45.4 vs 30.5 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 34 John Harvard and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Queens Village and Cambria Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 34 John Harvard: 440. Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 34 John Harvard and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair rank in New York?
Ps 34 John Harvard is 1563rd of 2,536 and Ps/MS 147 Ronald McNair is 2033rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).