How does Central Park East I compare to Central Park East II?

Central Park East I has 157 students with an average class size of N/A. Central Park East II has 388 students with an average class size of 19.9. Both are in District 4. (NYC DOE Open Data, 2023)

Which school has better test scores, PS 497 or PS 964?

Central Park East I has 44.4% math proficiency and 50% ELA proficiency. Central Park East II has 33.7% math and 48.9% ELA. Both use NYC state assessments for grades 3-8. (NYSED, 2023)

PS 497 vs PS 964

Both District 4 · Manhattan

By Dr. Mira Kline|Published April 2026

According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE data, Central Park East I and Central Park East II are both District 4 Manhattan schools.Central Park East I enrolls 157 students with 44.4% math proficiency.Central Park East II enrolls 388 students with 33.7% math proficiency. A free NYC school comparison tool is available at adulting.nyc/compare.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2023)

PS 497

Enrollment

157

Class Size

—

Math

44.4%

PS 964

Enrollment

388

Class Size

19.9

Math

33.7%

	PS 497	PS 964
Neighborhood	East Harlem South	East Harlem South
District	4	4
Type	Elementary	K-8
Grades	PK, 0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05	0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, SE
Enrollment	157	388
Avg Class Size	—	19.9
Math Proficiency	44.4%	33.7%
ELA Proficiency	50%	48.9%
3K	No	Yes
Pre-K	Yes	Yes
G&T	No	No
Charter	No	No

According to adulting.nyc · Source: NYC DOE Open Data, 2023

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