Babylon Memorial Grade School vs John F Kennedy 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 Memorial Grade School
Babylon · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
490 students
John F Kennedy School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Babylon Memorial Grade School Babylon, New York | John F Kennedy School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 2,536 | #808 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7429 of 50,301 | #13432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Babylon | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 67.0).
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 13.9%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 348.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Babylon Memorial Grade School better than John F Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), Babylon Memorial Grade School ranks higher (75.8 vs 67.0 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 Babylon Memorial Grade School and John F Kennedy School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Babylon and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Babylon Memorial Grade School: 490. John F Kennedy School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Babylon Memorial Grade School and John F Kennedy School rank in New York?
Babylon Memorial Grade School is 504th 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).