Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco vs Ps 48 William G Wilcox
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
Ps 48 William G Wilcox
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
964 students
| Measure | Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco Staten Island, New York | Ps 48 William G Wilcox Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2139 of 2,536 | #600 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40231 of 50,301 | #9406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 171 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 27.3).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 89.5%).
- •Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox is the larger school with 964 students compared with 171.
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 46 Albert V Maniscalco better than Ps 48 William G Wilcox?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 48 William G Wilcox ranks higher (72.8 vs 27.3 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 46 Albert V Maniscalco and Ps 48 William G Wilcox?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco: 171. Ps 48 William G Wilcox: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco and Ps 48 William G Wilcox rank in New York?
Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco is 2139th of 2,536 and Ps 48 William G Wilcox is 600th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).