Goosehill Primary Center vs West Side School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goosehill Primary Center
Cold Spring Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–1
208 students
West Side School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
215 students
| Measure | Goosehill Primary Center Cold Spring Harbor, New York | West Side School Syosset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #254 of 2,536 | #53 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2944 of 50,301 | #364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 208 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Cold Spring Harbor | Syosset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 83.9).
- •Goosehill Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 1.9%).
- •West Side School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.9).
- •West Side School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 208.
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 Goosehill Primary Center better than West Side School?
On the Success Index (US), West Side School ranks higher (92.4 vs 83.9 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 Goosehill Primary Center and West Side School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cold Spring Harbor and Syosset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goosehill Primary Center: 208. West Side School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goosehill Primary Center and West Side School rank in New York?
Goosehill Primary Center is 254th of 2,536 and West Side School is 53rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).