Church Street School vs Samuel J Preston School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Street School
White Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–5
597 students
Samuel J Preston School
West Harrison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
| Measure | Church Street School White Plains, New York | Samuel J Preston School West Harrison, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1315 of 2,536 | #446 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23600 of 50,301 | #6268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 597 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| city | White Plains | West Harrison |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel J Preston School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 52.2).
- •Samuel J Preston School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Samuel J Preston School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Samuel J Preston School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 42.5%).
- •Samuel J Preston School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.1).
- •Church Street School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 331.
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 Church Street School better than Samuel J Preston School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel J Preston School ranks higher (77.8 vs 52.2 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 Church Street School and Samuel J Preston School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between White Plains and West Harrison in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Church Street School: 597. Samuel J Preston School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Church Street School and Samuel J Preston School rank in New York?
Church Street School is 1315th of 2,536 and Samuel J Preston School is 446th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).