Brinckerhoff Elementary School vs Gayhead School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinckerhoff Elementary School
Fishkill · Public elementary · Grades K–6
545 students
Gayhead School
Hopewell Junction · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
| Measure | Brinckerhoff Elementary School Fishkill, New York | Gayhead School Hopewell Junction, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 2,536 | #924 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9028 of 50,301 | #15717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 545 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| city | Fishkill | Hopewell Junction |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brinckerhoff Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 63.6).
- •Brinckerhoff Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Brinckerhoff Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Brinckerhoff Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 22.6%).
- •Gayhead School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Gayhead School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 545.
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 Brinckerhoff Elementary School better than Gayhead School?
On the Success Index (US), Brinckerhoff Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 63.6 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 Brinckerhoff Elementary School and Gayhead School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Fishkill and Hopewell Junction in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School: 545. Gayhead School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinckerhoff Elementary School and Gayhead School rank in New York?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School is 588th of 2,536 and Gayhead School is 924th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).