Forest Park Elementary School vs Saddlewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
311 students
Saddlewood Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
351 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary School Albany, New York | Saddlewood Elementary School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1181 of 2,536 | #997 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21083 of 50,301 | #17231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 311 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saddlewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 55.8).
- •Saddlewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Saddlewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Saddlewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 44.7%).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.3).
- •Saddlewood Elementary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 311.
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 Forest Park Elementary School better than Saddlewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Saddlewood Elementary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 55.8 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 Forest Park Elementary School and Saddlewood Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary School: 311. Saddlewood Elementary School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary School and Saddlewood Elementary School rank in New York?
Forest Park Elementary School is 1181st of 2,536 and Saddlewood Elementary School is 997th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).