Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Putnam Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 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 Middle School
Putnam Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Yorktown Heights, New York | Putnam Valley Middle School Putnam Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #376 of 2,536 | #187 of 785 |
| National rank | #4963 of 50,301 | #2821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 466 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| city | Yorktown Heights | Putnam Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 72.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Putnam Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 21.7%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 446.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 72.6 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 Putnam Valley Middle School?
About 2.5 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 Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Putnam Valley Middle School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 376th of 2,536 and Putnam Valley Middle School is 187th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).