Academy Charter School-Uniondale vs Locust School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 850 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
Uniondale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,607 students
Locust School
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–1
151 students
| Measure | Academy Charter School-Uniondale Uniondale, New York | Locust School Garden City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #174 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #1584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 1,607 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Uniondale | Garden City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 68.3%).
- •Locust School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.6).
- •Academy Charter School-Uniondale is the larger school with 1,607 students compared with 151.
- •Academy Charter School-Uniondale is a charter school while Locust School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy Charter School-Uniondale better than Locust School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy Charter School-Uniondale and Locust School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Uniondale and Garden City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter School-Uniondale: 1,607. Locust School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter School-Uniondale and Locust School rank in New York?
Academy Charter School-Uniondale is unranked and Locust School is 174th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).