Colonial School vs Graham School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial School
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Graham School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
406 students
| Measure | Colonial School Pelham, New York | Graham School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 2,536 | #1963 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #712 of 50,301 | #36734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 296 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 24% |
| city | Pelham | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 32.8).
- •Colonial School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 24%).
- •Colonial School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Colonial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 58.1%).
- •Graham School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Graham School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 296.
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 Colonial School better than Graham School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial School ranks higher (90.3 vs 32.8 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 Colonial School and Graham School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial School: 296. Graham School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial School and Graham School rank in New York?
Colonial School is 97th of 2,536 and Graham School is 1963rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).