Ps 89 vs Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 853 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 89
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,169 students
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
880 students
| Measure | Ps 89 Bronx, New York | Ps 96 Richard Rodgers Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2019 of 2,536 | #2235 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37829 of 50,301 | #41541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,169 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 89 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 25.3).
- •Ps 89 does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Ps 89 does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Ps 89 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 90%).
- •Ps 96 Richard Rodgers does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Ps 89 is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 880.
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 89 better than Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 89 ranks higher (31.1 vs 25.3 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 89 and Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 89: 1,169. Ps 96 Richard Rodgers: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 89 and Ps 96 Richard Rodgers rank in New York?
Ps 89 is 2019th of 2,536 and Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is 2235th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).