Ps 63 Author's Academy vs Urban Scholars Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 310 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 63 Author's Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Urban Scholars Community School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Ps 63 Author's Academy Bronx, New York | Urban Scholars Community School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2088 of 2,536 | #1906 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39282 of 50,301 | #35479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Scholars Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 28.9).
- •Urban Scholars Community School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Urban Scholars Community School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Ps 63 Author's Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98%).
- •Urban Scholars Community School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.1).
- •Ps 63 Author's Academy is the larger school with 381 students compared with 294.
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 63 Author's Academy better than Urban Scholars Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Scholars Community School ranks higher (34.7 vs 28.9 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 63 Author's Academy and Urban Scholars Community School?
About 310 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 63 Author's Academy: 381. Urban Scholars Community School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 63 Author's Academy and Urban Scholars Community School rank in New York?
Ps 63 Author's Academy is 2088th of 2,536 and Urban Scholars Community School is 1906th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).