Claremont School vs Pierre Van Cortlandt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont School
Ossining · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
732 students
Pierre Van Cortlandt School
Croton on Hudson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
463 students
| Measure | Claremont School Ossining, New York | Pierre Van Cortlandt School Croton on Hudson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1378 of 2,536 | #37 of 785 |
| National rank | #24794 of 50,301 | #329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 732 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| city | Ossining | Croton on Hudson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierre Van Cortlandt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 50.5).
- •Pierre Van Cortlandt School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Pierre Van Cortlandt School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Pierre Van Cortlandt School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 45.4%).
- •Pierre Van Cortlandt School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.6).
- •Claremont School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 463.
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 Claremont School better than Pierre Van Cortlandt School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierre Van Cortlandt School ranks higher (89.4 vs 50.5 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 Claremont School and Pierre Van Cortlandt School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ossining and Croton on Hudson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claremont School: 732. Pierre Van Cortlandt School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claremont School and Pierre Van Cortlandt School rank in New York?
Claremont School is 1378th of 2,536 and Pierre Van Cortlandt School is 37th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).