Delaware Community School vs Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 996 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Community School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Delaware Community School Albany, New York | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2330 of 2,536 | #2109 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43379 of 50,301 | #39672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 276 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 22.3).
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 81.5%).
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Delaware Community School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 262.
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 Delaware Community School better than Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology ranks higher (28.3 vs 22.3 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 Delaware Community School and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Community School: 276. Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Community School and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology rank in New York?
Delaware Community School is 2330th of 2,536 and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology is 2109th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).