Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta vs River East Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 317 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
River East Elementary
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
| Measure | Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta New York, New York | River East Elementary New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2318 of 2,536 | #2092 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43103 of 50,301 | #39360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 394 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 22.8).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •River East Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •River East Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.2).
- •Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is the larger school with 394 students compared with 236.
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 96 Joseph Lanzetta better than River East Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River East Elementary ranks higher (28.8 vs 22.8 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 96 Joseph Lanzetta and River East Elementary?
About 317 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta: 394. River East Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta and River East Elementary rank in New York?
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is 2318th of 2,536 and River East Elementary is 2092nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).