Ps 56 Harry Eichler vs School of Science and Applied Learning (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 56 Harry Eichler
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
360 students
School of Science and Applied Learning (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Ps 56 Harry Eichler Richmond Hill, New York | School of Science and Applied Learning (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,536 | #2180 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24075 of 50,301 | #40879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Richmond Hill | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 56 Harry Eichler scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 26.3).
- •Ps 56 Harry Eichler does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Ps 56 Harry Eichler does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Ps 56 Harry Eichler does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 95.6%).
- •School of Science and Applied Learning (The) does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
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 56 Harry Eichler better than School of Science and Applied Learning (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 56 Harry Eichler ranks higher (51.6 vs 26.3 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 56 Harry Eichler and School of Science and Applied Learning (The)?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler: 360. School of Science and Applied Learning (The): 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 56 Harry Eichler and School of Science and Applied Learning (The) rank in New York?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler is 1348th of 2,536 and School of Science and Applied Learning (The) is 2180th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).