Babylon Memorial Grade School vs South Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 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
South Bay School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Babylon Memorial Grade School Babylon, New York | South Bay School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 2,536 | #843 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7429 of 50,301 | #14293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| 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 65.8).
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 25.7%).
- •South Bay School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Babylon Memorial Grade School is the larger school with 490 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 Memorial Grade School better than South Bay School?
On the Success Index (US), Babylon Memorial Grade School ranks higher (75.8 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 Memorial Grade School and South Bay School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Babylon and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Babylon Memorial Grade School: 490. South Bay School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Babylon Memorial Grade School and South Bay School rank in New York?
Babylon Memorial Grade School is 504th of 2,536 and South Bay School is 843rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).