Ps 83 Donald Hertz vs Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 488 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,451 students
Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
603 students
| Measure | Ps 83 Donald Hertz Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1693 of 2,536 | #1272 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31340 of 50,301 | #22988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,451 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 40.9).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 85.3%).
- •Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 83 Donald Hertz is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 603.
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 83 Donald Hertz better than Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy ranks higher (53.1 vs 40.9 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 83 Donald Hertz and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 83 Donald Hertz: 1,451. Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 83 Donald Hertz and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy rank in New York?
Ps 83 Donald Hertz is 1693rd of 2,536 and Ps/MS 498 Van Nest Academy is 1272nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).