Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School vs Purchase School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School
Rye Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
Purchase School
Purchase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
| Measure | Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School Rye Brook, New York | Purchase School Purchase, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #162 of 2,536 | #143 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1319 of 50,301 | #1131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 598 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Rye Brook | Purchase |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.9 vs 88.6).
- •Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Purchase School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 385.
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 Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School better than Purchase 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 Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School and Purchase School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rye Brook and Purchase in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School: 598. Purchase School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School and Purchase School rank in New York?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is 162nd of 2,536 and Purchase School is 143rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).