Douglas G Grafflin School vs Seventy Ninth Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 481 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas G Grafflin School
Chappaqua · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
415 students
Seventy Ninth Street School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
| Measure | Douglas G Grafflin School Chappaqua, New York | Seventy Ninth Street School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 2,536 | #1998 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #210 of 50,301 | #37305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 415 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 36% |
| city | Chappaqua | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas G Grafflin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.7 vs 31.9).
- •Douglas G Grafflin School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- •Douglas G Grafflin School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 30%).
- •Douglas G Grafflin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 63.6%).
- •Douglas G Grafflin School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
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 Douglas G Grafflin School better than Seventy Ninth Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas G Grafflin School ranks higher (93.7 vs 31.9 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 Douglas G Grafflin School and Seventy Ninth Street School?
About 481 km in a straight line, between Chappaqua and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas G Grafflin School: 415. Seventy Ninth Street School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas G Grafflin School and Seventy Ninth Street School rank in New York?
Douglas G Grafflin School is 35th of 2,536 and Seventy Ninth Street School is 1998th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).