Canaan Elementary School vs Merrimac School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canaan Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Merrimac School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Canaan Elementary School Patchogue, New York | Merrimac School Holbrook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1994 of 2,536 | #1293 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37263 of 50,301 | #23335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 596 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 42% |
| city | Patchogue | Holbrook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrimac School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 31.9).
- •Merrimac School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Merrimac School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Merrimac School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 34.9%).
- •Merrimac School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.4).
- •Canaan Elementary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 358.
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 Canaan Elementary School better than Merrimac School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrimac School ranks higher (52.6 vs 31.9 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 Canaan Elementary School and Merrimac School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Patchogue and Holbrook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Elementary School: 596. Merrimac School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Elementary School and Merrimac School rank in New York?
Canaan Elementary School is 1994th of 2,536 and Merrimac School is 1293rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).