Birchwood Elementary School vs Rosendale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
Rosendale School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Rosendale School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,536 | #80 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1963 of 50,301 | #569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosendale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 86.1).
- •Rosendale School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Rosendale School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 17.6%).
- •Rosendale School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.1).
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Rosendale School?
On the Success Index (US), Rosendale School ranks higher (91.1 vs 86.1 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Rosendale School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 376. Rosendale School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Rosendale School rank in New York?
Birchwood Elementary School is 203rd of 2,536 and Rosendale School is 80th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).