Ps 8 Isaac Varian vs Success Academy Charter School - Norwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 613 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
Success Academy Charter School - Norwood
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
381 students
| Measure | Ps 8 Isaac Varian Bronx, New York | Success Academy Charter School - Norwood Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2064 of 2,536 | #2404 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38824 of 50,301 | #44629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 600 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| 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 20.4).
- •Success Academy Charter School - Norwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 92.3%).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian is the larger school with 600 students compared with 381.
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian 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 8 Isaac Varian better than Success Academy Charter School - Norwood?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Isaac Varian ranks higher (29.6 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 8 Isaac Varian and Success Academy Charter School - Norwood?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian: 600. Success Academy Charter School - Norwood: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 8 Isaac Varian and Success Academy Charter School - Norwood rank in New York?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian is 2064th 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).