Altamont Elementary School vs Pine Bush Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.7 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
Pine Bush Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Altamont Elementary School Altamont, New York | Pine Bush Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #532 of 2,536 | #371 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8053 of 50,301 | #4853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 295 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Altamont | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Bush Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 74.8).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 22.4%).
- •Altamont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School is the larger school with 462 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 Pine Bush Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Bush Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 74.8 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 Altamont Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elementary School: 295. Pine Bush Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School rank in New York?
Altamont Elementary School is 532nd of 2,536 and Pine Bush Elementary School is 371st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).