Alleghany Avenue School vs John F Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alleghany Avenue School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
John F Kennedy School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Alleghany Avenue School Lindenhurst, New York | John F Kennedy School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 2,536 | #808 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15567 of 50,301 | #13432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Lindenhurst | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 63.8).
- •Alleghany Avenue School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 47%).
- •Alleghany Avenue School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.0).
- •John F Kennedy School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 319.
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 Alleghany Avenue School better than John F Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy School ranks higher (67.0 vs 63.8 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 Alleghany Avenue School and John F Kennedy School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lindenhurst and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alleghany Avenue School: 319. John F Kennedy School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alleghany Avenue School and John F Kennedy School rank in New York?
Alleghany Avenue School is 912th of 2,536 and John F Kennedy School is 808th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).