Early Childhood Center vs Hillside Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
304 students
Hillside Grade School
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center New Hyde Park, New York | Hillside Grade School New Hyde Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #934 of 2,536 | #102 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15908 of 50,301 | #733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 304 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 79% |
| city | New Hyde Park | New Hyde Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 63.3).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 15.5%).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 20.3).
- •Hillside Grade School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 304.
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 Early Childhood Center better than Hillside Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Grade School ranks higher (90.2 vs 63.3 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 Early Childhood Center and Hillside Grade School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and New Hyde Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 304. Hillside Grade School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Hillside Grade School rank in New York?
Early Childhood Center is 934th of 2,536 and Hillside Grade School is 102nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).