Ps 95 Sheila Mencher vs Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
851 students
Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
849 students
| Measure | Ps 95 Sheila Mencher Bronx, New York | Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2007 of 2,536 | #1240 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37576 of 50,301 | #22382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 851 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 31.5).
- •Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 94.1%).
- •Ps 95 Sheila Mencher does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.0).
- •Ps 95 Sheila Mencher is the larger school with 851 students compared with 849.
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 95 Sheila Mencher better than Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington ranks higher (54.0 vs 31.5 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 95 Sheila Mencher and Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher: 851. Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 95 Sheila Mencher and Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington rank in New York?
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher is 2007th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington is 1240th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).