Garden City Park School vs Hillside Grade 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.
Garden City Park School
Garden City Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
Hillside Grade School
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
| Measure | Garden City Park School Garden City Park, New York | Hillside Grade School New Hyde Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #158 of 2,536 | #102 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1267 of 50,301 | #733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 310 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| city | Garden City 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 88.1).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 5.2%).
- •Garden City Park School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Hillside Grade School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 310.
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 Garden City Park School better than Hillside Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Grade School ranks higher (90.2 vs 88.1 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 Garden City Park School and Hillside Grade School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Garden City Park and New Hyde Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Park School: 310. Hillside Grade School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Park School and Hillside Grade School rank in New York?
Garden City Park School is 158th of 2,536 and Hillside Grade School is 102nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).