P.S. 008 Isaac Varian vs P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen
Public · Bedford Park
P.S. 008 Isaac Varian
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil
P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen
Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
P.S. 008 Isaac Varian and P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen are both public schools in Bedford Park and Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil. P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 47/100 (P.S. 008 Isaac Varian) vs 88/100 (P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 008 Isaac Varian | P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 47/100 | 88/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 47% | 88% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 89% (leads) |
| Attendance | 90% | 93% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 46% | 68% (leads) |
| Average class size | 23 | 23 |
| Parent satisfaction | 94/100 | 96/100 (leads) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 008 Isaac Varian or P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen a better fit?
- P.S. 008 Isaac Varian and P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen are both public schools in Bedford Park and Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil. P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S. 008 Isaac Varian and P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen compare on test scores?
- P.S. 008 Isaac Varian: 47% ELA proficiency and 47% math proficiency. P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen: 88% ELA and 89% math.
- What grades do P.S. 008 Isaac Varian and P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen serve?
- P.S. 008 Isaac Varian serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.
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