George Washington Elementary School vs Putnam Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Elementary School
Mohegan Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
Putnam Valley Middle School
Putnam Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
| Measure | George Washington Elementary School Mohegan Lake, New York | Putnam Valley Middle School Putnam Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #417 of 2,536 | #187 of 785 |
| National rank | #5780 of 50,301 | #2821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 411 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| city | Mohegan Lake | Putnam Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 72.6).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Putnam Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 35.3%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.4).
- •Putnam Valley Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 411.
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 Washington Elementary School better than Putnam Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 72.6 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 Washington Elementary School and Putnam Valley Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mohegan Lake and Putnam Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Elementary School: 411. Putnam Valley Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Elementary School and Putnam Valley Middle School rank in New York?
George Washington Elementary School is 417th of 2,536 and Putnam Valley Middle School is 187th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).