John Paulding School vs Pocantico Hills Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Paulding School
Tarrytown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
166 students
Pocantico Hills Central School
Sleepy Hollow · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
322 students
| Measure | John Paulding School Tarrytown, New York | Pocantico Hills Central School Sleepy Hollow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #603 of 2,536 | #225 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9452 of 50,301 | #2281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 166 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Tarrytown | Sleepy Hollow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pocantico Hills Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 72.7).
- •Pocantico Hills Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 40.4%).
- •Pocantico Hills Central School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.8).
- •Pocantico Hills Central School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 166.
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 Paulding School better than Pocantico Hills Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Pocantico Hills Central School ranks higher (85.4 vs 72.7 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 John Paulding School and Pocantico Hills Central School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Paulding School: 166. Pocantico Hills Central School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Paulding School and Pocantico Hills Central School rank in New York?
John Paulding School is 603rd of 2,536 and Pocantico Hills Central School is 225th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).