Cottage Lane Elementary School vs Tappan Zee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Lane Elementary School
Blauvelt · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
636 students
Tappan Zee High School
Orangeburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
| Measure | Cottage Lane Elementary School Blauvelt, New York | Tappan Zee High School Orangeburg, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #466 of 2,536 | #68 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6740 of 50,301 | #75 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 636 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 97% |
| city | Blauvelt | Orangeburg |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tappan Zee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 76.9).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 61%).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 57%).
- •Cottage Lane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 23.1%).
- •Tappan Zee High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.8).
- •Tappan Zee High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 636.
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 Cottage Lane Elementary School better than Tappan Zee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tappan Zee High School ranks higher (94.1 vs 76.9 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 Cottage Lane Elementary School and Tappan Zee High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Blauvelt and Orangeburg in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Lane Elementary School: 636. Tappan Zee High School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Lane Elementary School and Tappan Zee High School rank in New York?
Cottage Lane Elementary School is 466th of 2,536 and Tappan Zee High School is 68th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).