Ps 8 Isaac Varian vs Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 490 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 8 Isaac Varian
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
782 students
| Measure | Ps 8 Isaac Varian Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2064 of 2,536 | #2193 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38824 of 50,301 | #41019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 600 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 26.1).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 94.9%).
- •Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III is the larger school with 782 students compared with 600.
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 8 Isaac Varian better than Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Isaac Varian ranks higher (29.6 vs 26.1 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 8 Isaac Varian and Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian: 600. Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 8 Isaac Varian and Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III rank in New York?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian is 2064th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III is 2193rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).