Hillcrest School vs Van Cortlandtville School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School
Peekskill · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
520 students
Van Cortlandtville School
Mohegan Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Peekskill, New York | Van Cortlandtville School Mohegan Lake, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1912 of 2,536 | #704 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35640 of 50,301 | #11424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| city | Peekskill | Mohegan Lake |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Cortlandtville School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 34.4).
- •Van Cortlandtville School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Van Cortlandtville School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 28%).
- •Van Cortlandtville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 54.8%).
- •Van Cortlandtville School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Van Cortlandtville School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 520.
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 Hillcrest School better than Van Cortlandtville School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Cortlandtville School ranks higher (69.9 vs 34.4 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 Hillcrest School and Van Cortlandtville School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Peekskill and Mohegan Lake in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 520. Van Cortlandtville School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and Van Cortlandtville School rank in New York?
Hillcrest School is 1912th of 2,536 and Van Cortlandtville School is 704th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).