Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Horace Mann School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Horace Mann School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
205 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Binghamton, New York | Horace Mann School Binghamton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2242 of 2,536 | #1999 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41681 of 50,301 | #37353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 403 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Binghamton | Binghamton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 25.0).
- •Horace Mann School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Horace Mann School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Horace Mann School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 80.1%).
- •Horace Mann School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.9).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 205.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School better than Horace Mann School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann School ranks higher (31.8 vs 25.0 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Horace Mann School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Binghamton and Binghamton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 403. Horace Mann School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Horace Mann School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 2242nd of 2,536 and Horace Mann School is 1999th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).