Balmville School vs Queens Explorers Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmville School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Queens Explorers Elementary School
Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Balmville School Newburgh, New York | Queens Explorers Elementary School Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1935 of 2,536 | #1127 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36162 of 50,301 | #20155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| city | Newburgh | Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens Explorers Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 33.6).
- •Queens Explorers Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Queens Explorers Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Balmville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 81.9%).
- •Balmville School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.5).
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 Balmville School better than Queens Explorers Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 33.6 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 Balmville School and Queens Explorers Elementary School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balmville School: 376. Queens Explorers Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balmville School and Queens Explorers Elementary School rank in New York?
Balmville School is 1935th of 2,536 and Queens Explorers Elementary School is 1127th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).