Gardiners Avenue School vs Parkway School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiners Avenue School
Levittown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
Parkway School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Gardiners Avenue School Levittown, New York | Parkway School East Meadow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #187 of 2,536 | #73 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1750 of 50,301 | #525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 542 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Levittown | East Meadow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 86.7).
- •Parkway School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Parkway School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Gardiners Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 27.7%).
- •Parkway School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •Parkway School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 542.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gardiners Avenue School better than Parkway School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway School ranks higher (91.3 vs 86.7 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 Gardiners Avenue School and Parkway School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Levittown and East Meadow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiners Avenue School: 542. Parkway School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiners Avenue School and Parkway School rank in New York?
Gardiners Avenue School is 187th of 2,536 and Parkway School is 73rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).