Ps 42 Claremont vs Validus Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 150 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 42 Claremont
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Validus Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
| Measure | Ps 42 Claremont Bronx, New York | Validus Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2142 of 2,536 | #766 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #40284 of 50,301 | #3880 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Validus Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 27.2).
- •Validus Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Validus Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Validus Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Ps 42 Claremont does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.4).
- •Ps 42 Claremont is the larger school with 311 students compared with 282.
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 42 Claremont better than Validus Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Validus Preparatory Academy ranks higher (67.8 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 42 Claremont and Validus Preparatory Academy?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 42 Claremont: 311. Validus Preparatory Academy: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 42 Claremont and Validus Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Ps 42 Claremont is 2142nd of 2,536 and Validus Preparatory Academy is 766th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).