Babylon Elementary School vs South Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Babylon Elementary School
Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–2
337 students
South Bay School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Babylon Elementary School Babylon, New York | South Bay School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 2,536 | #843 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12 of 50,301 | #14293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 337 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54.5% |
| city | Babylon | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Babylon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.7 vs 65.8).
- •Babylon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 25.7%).
- •Babylon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Babylon Elementary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 288.
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 Babylon Elementary School better than South Bay School?
On the Success Index (US), Babylon Elementary School ranks higher (97.7 vs 65.8 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 Babylon Elementary School and South Bay School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Babylon and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Babylon Elementary School: 337. South Bay School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Babylon Elementary School and South Bay School rank in New York?
Babylon Elementary School is 3rd of 2,536 and South Bay School is 843rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).