Colonial School vs Pelham Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 280 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial School
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Pelham Memorial High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
852 students
| Measure | Colonial School Pelham, New York | Pelham Memorial High School Pelham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #97 of 2,536 | #58 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #712 of 50,301 | #64 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 97% |
| city | Pelham | Pelham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 90.3).
- •Pelham Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 77%).
- •Pelham Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 77%).
- •Colonial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 15.5%).
- •Pelham Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Pelham Memorial High School is the larger school with 852 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 Pelham Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Memorial High School ranks higher (94.7 vs 90.3 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 Pelham Memorial High School?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Pelham and Pelham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial School: 296. Pelham Memorial High School: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial School and Pelham Memorial High School rank in New York?
Colonial School is 97th of 2,536 and Pelham Memorial High School is 58th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).