Canaan Elementary School vs River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.6 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
River Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Canaan Elementary School Patchogue, New York | River Elementary School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1994 of 2,536 | #1732 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37263 of 50,301 | #32210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 24.5% |
| city | Patchogue | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 31.9).
- •River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 40.4%).
- •River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.4).
- •Canaan Elementary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 314.
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 River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Elementary School ranks higher (39.6 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 River Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Patchogue and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Elementary School: 596. River Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Elementary School and River Elementary School rank in New York?
Canaan Elementary School is 1994th of 2,536 and River Elementary School is 1732nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).