Chestnut Street School vs John Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Street School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
120 students
John Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students
| Measure | Chestnut Street School West Hempstead, New York | John Street School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #413 of 2,536 | #234 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5711 of 50,301 | #2521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 120 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | West Hempstead | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 78.7).
- •John Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 21.7%).
- •Chestnut Street School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •John Street School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 120.
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 Chestnut Street School better than John Street School?
On the Success Index (US), John Street School ranks higher (84.8 vs 78.7 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 Chestnut Street School and John Street School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Hempstead and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Street School: 120. John Street School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Street School and John Street School rank in New York?
Chestnut Street School is 413th of 2,536 and John Street School is 234th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).