Lee Road School vs Parkway School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee Road School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Parkway School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Lee Road School Wantagh, New York | Parkway School East Meadow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #230 of 2,536 | #73 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2406 of 50,301 | #525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 92% |
| city | Wantagh | East Meadow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 85.1).
- •Parkway School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 74.5%).
- •Parkway School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •Lee Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 27.7%).
- •Parkway School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.0).
- •Parkway School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 312.
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 Lee Road School better than Parkway School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway School ranks higher (91.3 vs 85.1 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 Lee Road School and Parkway School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wantagh and East Meadow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee Road School: 312. Parkway School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee Road School and Parkway School rank in New York?
Lee Road School is 230th of 2,536 and Parkway School is 73rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).