Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs George Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Yorktown Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
George Washington Elementary School
Mohegan Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Yorktown Heights, New York | George Washington Elementary School Mohegan Lake, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #376 of 2,536 | #417 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4963 of 50,301 | #5780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Yorktown Heights | Mohegan Lake |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 78.6).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 35.3%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 411.
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 George Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 78.6 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and George Washington Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Yorktown Heights and Mohegan Lake in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 466. George Washington Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and George Washington Elementary School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 376th of 2,536 and George Washington Elementary School is 417th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).