Ps 56 Norwood Heights vs Success Academy Charter School - Norwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 212 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 56 Norwood Heights
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
Success Academy Charter School - Norwood
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
381 students
| Measure | Ps 56 Norwood Heights Bronx, New York | Success Academy Charter School - Norwood Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1271 of 2,536 | #2404 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22987 of 50,301 | #44629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 617 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 20.4).
- •Success Academy Charter School - Norwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights is the larger school with 617 students compared with 381.
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights is a public school while Success Academy Charter School - Norwood is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Norwood Heights better than Success Academy Charter School - Norwood?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks higher (53.1 vs 20.4 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 Norwood Heights and Success Academy Charter School - Norwood?
About 212 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights: 617. Success Academy Charter School - Norwood: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 56 Norwood Heights and Success Academy Charter School - Norwood rank in New York?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights is 1271st of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School - Norwood is 2404th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).