Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Putnam Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.5 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
Putnam Valley Elementary School
Putnam Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
526 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Yorktown Heights, New York | Putnam Valley Elementary School Putnam Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #376 of 2,536 | #282 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4963 of 50,301 | #3294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 466 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 85% |
| city | Yorktown Heights | Putnam Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 80.0).
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 21.7%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.4).
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 466.
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 Putnam Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Valley Elementary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 80.0 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 Putnam Valley Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Yorktown Heights and Putnam Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 466. Putnam Valley Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Putnam Valley Elementary School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 376th of 2,536 and Putnam Valley Elementary School is 282nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).