Arbor Hill Elementary School vs Sheridan Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Arbor Hill Elementary School Albany, New York | Sheridan Preparatory Academy Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2166 of 2,536 | #2530 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40691 of 50,301 | #48879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 12.0).
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Sheridan Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 86%).
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.7).
- •Arbor Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 284.
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 Arbor Hill Elementary School better than Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Arbor Hill Elementary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 12.0 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 Arbor Hill Elementary School and Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Hill Elementary School: 301. Sheridan Preparatory Academy: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Hill Elementary School and Sheridan Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is 2166th of 2,536 and Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 2530th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).