George A Jackson School vs Waterside Children's Studio School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George A Jackson School
Jericho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Waterside Children's Studio School
Rockaway Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | George A Jackson School Jericho, New York | Waterside Children's Studio School Rockaway Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 2,536 | #1090 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #410 of 50,301 | #19404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 53% |
| city | Jericho | Rockaway Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George A Jackson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 58.3).
- •George A Jackson School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 53%).
- •George A Jackson School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 52%).
- •George A Jackson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 69.4%).
- •Waterside Children's Studio School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
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 George A Jackson School better than Waterside Children's Studio School?
On the Success Index (US), George A Jackson School ranks higher (92.0 vs 58.3 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 George A Jackson School and Waterside Children's Studio School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Jericho and Rockaway Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George A Jackson School: 432. Waterside Children's Studio School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George A Jackson School and Waterside Children's Studio School rank in New York?
George A Jackson School is 61st of 2,536 and Waterside Children's Studio School is 1090th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).