John J Daly Elementary School vs South Salem Elementary 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.
John J Daly Elementary School
Port Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
South Salem Elementary School
Port Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | John J Daly Elementary School Port Washington, New York | South Salem Elementary School Port Washington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #306 of 2,536 | #205 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3901 of 50,301 | #1996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 2.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Port Washington | Port Washington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Salem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 82.0).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 5.7%).
- •John J Daly Elementary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 435.
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 J Daly Elementary School better than South Salem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Salem Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 82.0 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 John J Daly Elementary School and South Salem Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Port Washington and Port Washington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Daly Elementary School: 471. South Salem Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Daly Elementary School and South Salem Elementary School rank in New York?
John J Daly Elementary School is 306th of 2,536 and South Salem Elementary School is 205th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).