Kensico School vs Westlake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensico School
Valhalla ยท Public elementary ยท Grades 3โ5
352 students
Westlake High School
Thornwood ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
566 students
| Measure | Kensico School Valhalla, New York | Westlake High School Thornwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #651 of 2,536 | #42 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #10448 of 50,301 | #47 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3โ5 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 352 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 97.5% |
| city | Valhalla | Thornwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขWestlake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.5 vs 71.2).
- โขWestlake High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 58%).
- โขWestlake High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 49%).
- โขWestlake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 19.3%).
- โขWestlake High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.4).
- โขWestlake High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 352.
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 Kensico School better than Westlake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake High School ranks higher (95.5 vs 71.2 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 Kensico School and Westlake High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Valhalla and Thornwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensico School: 352. Westlake High School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensico School and Westlake High School rank in New York?
Kensico School is 651st of 2,536 and Westlake High School is 42nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).