Big Cross Street School vs Tanglewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Cross Street School
Glens Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Tanglewood Elementary School
South Glens Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Big Cross Street School Glens Falls, New York | Tanglewood Elementary School South Glens Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1562 of 2,536 | #1230 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28296 of 50,301 | #22184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 211 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Glens Falls | South Glens Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanglewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 45.4).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Big Cross Street School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.2).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 211.
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 Big Cross Street School better than Tanglewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tanglewood Elementary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.4 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 Big Cross Street School and Tanglewood Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Glens Falls and South Glens Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Cross Street School: 211. Tanglewood Elementary School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Cross Street School and Tanglewood Elementary School rank in New York?
Big Cross Street School is 1562nd of 2,536 and Tanglewood Elementary School is 1230th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).