Hillside School vs Howe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 919 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Howe Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Hillside School Schenectady, New York | Howe Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 2,536 | #2022 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1609 of 50,301 | #37878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 31.0).
- •Hillside School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Hillside School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Hillside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 79%).
- •Hillside School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.8).
- •Howe Elementary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 383.
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 Hillside School better than Howe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside School ranks higher (87.1 vs 31.0 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 Hillside School and Howe Elementary School?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside School: 383. Howe Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside School and Howe Elementary School rank in New York?
Hillside School is 177th of 2,536 and Howe Elementary School is 2022nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).