Altamont Elementary School vs Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont Elementary School
Altamont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School
Berne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students
| Measure | Altamont Elementary School Altamont, New York | Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School Berne, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 2,536 | #868 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8053 of 50,301 | #14832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 295 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Altamont | Berne |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altamont Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 64.9).
- •Altamont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Altamont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Altamont Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 37.3%).
- •Altamont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.1).
- •Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 295.
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 Altamont Elementary School better than Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Altamont Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 64.9 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 Altamont Elementary School and Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Berne in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elementary School: 295. Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elementary School and Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School rank in New York?
Altamont Elementary School is 532nd of 2,536 and Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School is 868th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).