Guilderland Elementary School vs Pine Bush Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilderland Elementary School
Guilderland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Pine Bush Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Guilderland Elementary School Guilderland, New York | Pine Bush Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #385 of 2,536 | #371 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5179 of 50,301 | #4853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Guilderland | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.6 vs 80.3).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Guilderland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 25.1%).
- •Guilderland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.3).
- •Guilderland Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 462.
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 Guilderland Elementary School better than Pine Bush Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Guilderland Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Guilderland and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilderland Elementary School: 470. Pine Bush Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilderland Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School rank in New York?
Guilderland Elementary School is 385th of 2,536 and Pine Bush Elementary School is 371st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).