Cottage Lane Elementary School vs William O Schaefer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.1 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
William O Schaefer Elementary School
Tappan · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
559 students
| Measure | Cottage Lane Elementary School Blauvelt, New York | William O Schaefer Elementary School Tappan, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #466 of 2,536 | #89 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6740 of 50,301 | #657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 636 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | Blauvelt | Tappan |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William O Schaefer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 76.9).
- •William O Schaefer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 19.2%).
- •Cottage Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.2).
- •Cottage Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 559.
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 William O Schaefer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William O Schaefer Elementary School ranks higher (90.7 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 William O Schaefer Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Blauvelt and Tappan in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Lane Elementary School: 636. William O Schaefer Elementary School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Lane Elementary School and William O Schaefer Elementary School rank in New York?
Cottage Lane Elementary School is 466th of 2,536 and William O Schaefer Elementary School is 89th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).