Bell Top School vs Menands 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.
Bell Top School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Menands School
Menands · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
282 students
| Measure | Bell Top School Troy, New York | Menands School Menands, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #120 of 2,536 | #671 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #954 of 50,301 | #10884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 304 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| city | Troy | Menands |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Top School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 70.6).
- •Bell Top School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Bell Top School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Bell Top School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 32.6%).
- •Menands School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.9).
- •Bell Top School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 282.
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 Bell Top School better than Menands School?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Top School ranks higher (89.2 vs 70.6 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 Bell Top School and Menands School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Troy and Menands in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Top School: 304. Menands School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Top School and Menands School rank in New York?
Bell Top School is 120th of 2,536 and Menands School is 671st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).