Green Meadow School vs Red Mill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Meadow School
Castleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
Red Mill School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Green Meadow School Castleton, New York | Red Mill School Rensselaer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #95 of 2,536 | #161 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #704 of 50,301 | #1311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 345 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | Castleton | Rensselaer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Meadow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 88.0).
- •Red Mill School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Green Meadow School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Green Meadow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 27.5%).
- •Green Meadow School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.0).
- •Red Mill School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 345.
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 Green Meadow School better than Red Mill School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Meadow School ranks higher (90.4 vs 88.0 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 Green Meadow School and Red Mill School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Castleton and Rensselaer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Meadow School: 345. Red Mill School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Meadow School and Red Mill School rank in New York?
Green Meadow School is 95th of 2,536 and Red Mill School is 161st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).