Jackson School vs John Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
397 students
John Kennedy School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
499 students
| Measure | Jackson School Batavia, New York | John Kennedy School Batavia, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 2,536 | #1253 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11873 of 50,301 | #22566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 397 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Batavia | Batavia |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 53.7).
- •Jackson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 57.7%).
- •Jackson School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.6).
- •John Kennedy School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 397.
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 Jackson School better than John Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson School ranks higher (69.2 vs 53.7 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 Jackson School and John Kennedy School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Batavia and Batavia in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson School: 397. John Kennedy School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson School and John Kennedy School rank in New York?
Jackson School is 725th of 2,536 and John Kennedy School is 1253rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).