Columbus Elementary School vs Pleasantville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
Thornwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
481 students
Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville · Public high · Grades 9–12
559 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School Thornwood, New York | Pleasantville High School Pleasantville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #229 of 2,536 | #47 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2395 of 50,301 | #53 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 97.5% |
| city | Thornwood | Pleasantville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasantville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 85.1).
- •Pleasantville High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 73%).
- •Pleasantville High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 59%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 19.7%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.0).
- •Pleasantville High School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 481.
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 Columbus Elementary School better than Pleasantville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasantville High School ranks higher (95.2 vs 85.1 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 Columbus Elementary School and Pleasantville High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Thornwood and Pleasantville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 481. Pleasantville High School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Pleasantville High School rank in New York?
Columbus Elementary School is 229th of 2,536 and Pleasantville High School is 47th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).