John F Kennedy Elementary School vs Matthew Paterson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Brewster · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
592 students
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
464 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elementary School Brewster, New York | Matthew Paterson Elementary School Patterson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 2,536 | #676 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4264 of 50,301 | #10957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 592 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Brewster | Patterson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 70.5).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 37.3%).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 464.
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 John F Kennedy Elementary School better than Matthew Paterson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 70.5 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School and Matthew Paterson Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Brewster and Patterson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 592. Matthew Paterson Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elementary School and Matthew Paterson Elementary School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is 333rd of 2,536 and Matthew Paterson Elementary School is 676th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).