Balmville School vs South Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.6 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
South Avenue School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Balmville School Newburgh, New York | South Avenue School Beacon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1935 of 2,536 | #947 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36162 of 50,301 | #16131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| city | Newburgh | Beacon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 33.6).
- •South Avenue School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •South Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •South Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 58.8%).
- •Balmville School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 244.
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 South Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), South Avenue School ranks higher (63.0 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 South Avenue School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Beacon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balmville School: 376. South Avenue School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balmville School and South Avenue School rank in New York?
Balmville School is 1935th of 2,536 and South Avenue School is 947th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).