Merrimac School vs Sunrise Drive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrimac School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Sayville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Merrimac School Holbrook, New York | Sunrise Drive Elementary School Sayville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1293 of 2,536 | #430 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23335 of 50,301 | #5993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 358 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64.5% |
| city | Holbrook | Sayville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 52.6).
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 30.4%).
- •Merrimac School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
- •Sunrise Drive Elementary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 358.
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 Merrimac School better than Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 52.6 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 Merrimac School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Holbrook and Sayville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrimac School: 358. Sunrise Drive Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrimac School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School rank in New York?
Merrimac School is 1293rd of 2,536 and Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 430th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).