Ps 36 Unionport vs Pugsley Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 620 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 36 Unionport
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Pugsley Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
| Measure | Ps 36 Unionport Bronx, New York | Pugsley Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1517 of 2,536 | #585 of 785 |
| National rank | #27416 of 50,301 | #11195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 660 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 36 Unionport scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 33.5).
- •Ps 36 Unionport does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Ps 36 Unionport does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Ps 36 Unionport does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 90.6%).
- •Pugsley Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.5).
- •Ps 36 Unionport is the larger school with 660 students compared with 544.
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 36 Unionport better than Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 36 Unionport ranks higher (46.7 vs 33.5 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 36 Unionport and Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 36 Unionport: 660. Pugsley Preparatory Academy: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 36 Unionport and Pugsley Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Ps 36 Unionport is 1517th of 2,536 and Pugsley Preparatory Academy is 585th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).