Ps 84 Steinway vs Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 768 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 84 Steinway
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Ps 84 Steinway Astoria, New York | Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 2,536 | #885 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13995 of 50,301 | #15069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 84 Steinway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 64.6).
- •Ps 84 Steinway does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Ps 84 Steinway does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 51.6%).
- •Ps 84 Steinway does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.2).
- •Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is the larger school with 535 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 84 Steinway better than Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 84 Steinway ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.6 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 84 Steinway and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 84 Steinway: 353. Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 84 Steinway and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone rank in New York?
Ps 84 Steinway is 831st of 2,536 and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 885th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).