Central School vs Murray Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Larchmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Murray Avenue School
Larchmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
| Measure | Central School Larchmont, New York | Murray Avenue School Larchmont, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #327 of 2,536 | #142 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4190 of 50,301 | #1128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 84% |
| city | Larchmont | Larchmont |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 81.4).
- •Murray Avenue School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Murray Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Murray Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 17.1%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.0).
- •Murray Avenue School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 520.
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 Central School better than Murray Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Avenue School ranks higher (88.6 vs 81.4 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 Central School and Murray Avenue School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Larchmont and Larchmont in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 520. Murray Avenue School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Murray Avenue School rank in New York?
Central School is 327th of 2,536 and Murray Avenue School is 142nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).