Cherry Lane School vs Wheatley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Lane School
Carle Place · Public elementary · Grades K–2
283 students
Wheatley School
Old Westbury · Public high · Grades 8–12
689 students
| Measure | Cherry Lane School Carle Place, New York | Wheatley School Old Westbury, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #304 of 2,536 | #28 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3826 of 50,301 | #33 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 283 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 4.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 91% |
| Math proficiency | – | 93% |
| city | Carle Place | Old Westbury |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheatley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 82.1).
- •Wheatley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 21.2%).
- •Wheatley School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.9).
- •Wheatley School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 283.
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 Cherry Lane School better than Wheatley School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheatley School ranks higher (96.1 vs 82.1 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 Cherry Lane School and Wheatley School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carle Place and Old Westbury in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Lane School: 283. Wheatley School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Lane School and Wheatley School rank in New York?
Cherry Lane School is 304th of 2,536 and Wheatley School is 28th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).