Fostertown School vs Meadow Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.5 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
Meadow Hill School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–8
982 students
| Measure | Fostertown School Newburgh, New York | Meadow Hill School Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 2,536 | #1537 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14905 of 50,301 | #27700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 594 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 40% |
| city | Newburgh | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fostertown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 46.3).
- •Fostertown School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Fostertown School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Fostertown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 51.1%).
- •Meadow Hill School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Meadow Hill School is the larger school with 982 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 Meadow Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Fostertown School ranks higher (64.8 vs 46.3 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 Fostertown School and Meadow Hill School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fostertown School: 594. Meadow Hill School: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fostertown School and Meadow Hill School rank in New York?
Fostertown School is 871st of 2,536 and Meadow Hill School is 1537th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).