Centre Avenue Elementary School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 931 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
East Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
239 students
Riverside School
Rockville Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
149 students
| Measure | Centre Avenue Elementary School East Rockaway, New York | Riverside School Rockville Centre, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #907 of 2,536 | #409 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15426 of 50,301 | #5629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 239 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| city | East Rockaway | Rockville Centre |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 64.0).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 31.8%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.4).
- •Centre Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 149.
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 Centre Avenue Elementary School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (78.9 vs 64.0 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 Centre Avenue Elementary School and Riverside School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between East Rockaway and Rockville Centre in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre Avenue Elementary School: 239. Riverside School: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre Avenue Elementary School and Riverside School rank in New York?
Centre Avenue Elementary School is 907th of 2,536 and Riverside School is 409th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).