Black River School vs North Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River School
Black River · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students
North Elementary School
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
435 students
| Measure | Black River School Black River, New York | North Elementary School Watertown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1361 of 2,536 | #1342 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24508 of 50,301 | #23926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 572 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Black River | Watertown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.9 vs 51.8).
- •North Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •North Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Black River School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 70.6%).
- •Black River School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •Black River School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 435.
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 Black River School better than North Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black River School and North Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Black River and Watertown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River School: 572. North Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River School and North Elementary School rank in New York?
Black River School is 1361st of 2,536 and North Elementary School is 1342nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).