Ps 70 vs Ps 84 Steinway
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 70
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
Ps 84 Steinway
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
| Measure | Ps 70 Long Island City, New York | Ps 84 Steinway Astoria, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 2,536 | #831 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17952 of 50,301 | #13995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 770 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Long Island City | Astoria |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 84 Steinway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 60.4).
- •Ps 84 Steinway does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Ps 84 Steinway does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Ps 84 Steinway does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 74.9%).
- •Ps 70 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Ps 70 is the larger school with 770 students compared with 353.
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 70 better than Ps 84 Steinway?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 84 Steinway ranks higher (66.2 vs 60.4 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 70 and Ps 84 Steinway?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and Astoria in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 70: 770. Ps 84 Steinway: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 70 and Ps 84 Steinway rank in New York?
Ps 70 is 1032nd of 2,536 and Ps 84 Steinway is 831st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).