Jefferson Elementary School vs Prospect Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
New Rochelle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Prospect Hill School
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School New Rochelle, New York | Prospect Hill School Pelham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1578 of 2,536 | #115 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28616 of 50,301 | #896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| city | New Rochelle | Pelham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 45.0).
- •Prospect Hill School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Prospect Hill School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Prospect Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 73.8%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 334.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Prospect Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Hill School ranks higher (89.5 vs 45.0 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Prospect Hill School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Rochelle and Pelham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 500. Prospect Hill School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Prospect Hill School rank in New York?
Jefferson Elementary School is 1578th of 2,536 and Prospect Hill School is 115th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).