Ps 70 vs Tangier Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 89 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
Tangier Smith Elementary School
Mastic Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | Ps 70 Long Island City, New York | Tangier Smith Elementary School Mastic Beach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 2,536 | #1853 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17952 of 50,301 | #34338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 770 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | Long Island City | Mastic Beach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 70 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 36.5).
- •Ps 70 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Ps 70 does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Tangier Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 74.9%).
- •Ps 70 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
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 Tangier Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 70 ranks higher (60.4 vs 36.5 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 Tangier Smith Elementary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and Mastic Beach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 70: 770. Tangier Smith Elementary School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 70 and Tangier Smith Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 70 is 1032nd of 2,536 and Tangier Smith Elementary School is 1853rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).