Mills Pond Elementary School vs Saint James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Pond Elementary School
ST James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Saint James Elementary School
Saint James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | Mills Pond Elementary School ST James, New York | Saint James Elementary School Saint James, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #276 of 2,536 | #467 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3235 of 50,301 | #6778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | ST James | Saint James |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Pond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 76.9).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Mills Pond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 22.3%).
- •Saint James Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Saint James Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 338.
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 Mills Pond Elementary School better than Saint James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Pond Elementary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 76.9 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 Mills Pond Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between ST James and Saint James in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Pond Elementary School: 338. Saint James Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Pond Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School rank in New York?
Mills Pond Elementary School is 276th of 2,536 and Saint James Elementary School is 467th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).