Fifth Avenue School vs Mary G Clarkson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth Avenue School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–2
342 students
Mary G Clarkson School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–2
469 students
| Measure | Fifth Avenue School Bay Shore, New York | Mary G Clarkson School Bay Shore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 2,536 | #530 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3033 of 50,301 | #8025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 342 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bay Shore | Bay Shore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifth Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 74.9).
- •Fifth Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 47.8%).
- •Fifth Avenue School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.0).
- •Mary G Clarkson School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 342.
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 Fifth Avenue School better than Mary G Clarkson School?
On the Success Index (US), Fifth Avenue School ranks higher (83.7 vs 74.9 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 Fifth Avenue School and Mary G Clarkson School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bay Shore and Bay Shore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth Avenue School: 342. Mary G Clarkson School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth Avenue School and Mary G Clarkson School rank in New York?
Fifth Avenue School is 263rd of 2,536 and Mary G Clarkson School is 530th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).