Fostertown School vs Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fostertown School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
| Measure | Fostertown School Newburgh, New York | Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 2,536 | #1659 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14905 of 50,301 | #30485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 594 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 31% |
| city | Newburgh | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fostertown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 42.2).
- •Fostertown School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Fostertown School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 46.3%).
- •Fostertown School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 594.
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 Fostertown School better than Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fostertown School ranks higher (64.8 vs 42.2 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 Fostertown School and Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fostertown School: 594. Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fostertown School and Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School rank in New York?
Fostertown School is 871st of 2,536 and Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is 1659th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).