Canaan Elementary School vs Saxton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 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
Saxton Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Canaan Elementary School Patchogue, New York | Saxton Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1994 of 2,536 | #486 of 785 |
| National rank | #37263 of 50,301 | #9283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 596 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| city | Patchogue | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saxton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 31.9).
- •Saxton Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 43%).
- •Saxton Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.4).
- •Canaan Elementary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 579.
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 Saxton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Saxton Middle School ranks higher (42.5 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 Saxton Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Patchogue and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Elementary School: 596. Saxton Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Elementary School and Saxton Middle School rank in New York?
Canaan Elementary School is 1994th of 2,536 and Saxton Middle School is 486th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).