Bell Top School vs Van Rensselaer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 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
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Bell Top School Troy, New York | Van Rensselaer Elementary School Rensselaer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 2,536 | #2225 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #954 of 50,301 | #41416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 304 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 23% |
| city | Troy | Rensselaer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Top School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 25.5).
- •Bell Top School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 23%).
- •Bell Top School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Bell Top School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 67.1%).
- •Bell Top School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.2).
- •Van Rensselaer Elementary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 304.
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 Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Top School ranks higher (89.2 vs 25.5 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 Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Troy and Rensselaer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Top School: 304. Van Rensselaer Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Top School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School rank in New York?
Bell Top School is 120th of 2,536 and Van Rensselaer Elementary School is 2225th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).