La Fayette School vs Mynderse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Fayette School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
309 students
Mynderse Academy
Seneca Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
350 students
| Measure | La Fayette School Waterloo, New York | Mynderse Academy Seneca Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1745 of 2,536 | #242 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #32495 of 50,301 | #478 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 92% |
| city | Waterloo | Seneca Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mynderse Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 39.2).
- •Mynderse Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 38%).
- •Mynderse Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 21%).
- •Mynderse Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 59.5%).
- •La Fayette School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.0).
- •Mynderse Academy is the larger school with 350 students compared with 309.
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 La Fayette School better than Mynderse Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mynderse Academy ranks higher (86.7 vs 39.2 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 La Fayette School and Mynderse Academy?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Seneca Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Fayette School: 309. Mynderse Academy: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Fayette School and Mynderse Academy rank in New York?
La Fayette School is 1745th of 2,536 and Mynderse Academy is 242nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).