Chester Elementary School vs Scotchtown Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Scotchtown Avenue School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–2
505 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School Chester, New York | Scotchtown Avenue School Goshen, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1479 of 2,536 | #201 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26651 of 50,301 | #1910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 393 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Chester | Goshen |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotchtown Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 47.7).
- •Scotchtown Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 40.5%).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.2).
- •Scotchtown Avenue School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 393.
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 Chester Elementary School better than Scotchtown Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Scotchtown Avenue School ranks higher (86.3 vs 47.7 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 Chester Elementary School and Scotchtown Avenue School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Goshen in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary School: 393. Scotchtown Avenue School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary School and Scotchtown Avenue School rank in New York?
Chester Elementary School is 1479th of 2,536 and Scotchtown Avenue School is 201st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).