Neighborhood School vs West Side School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neighborhood School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
West Side School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
215 students
| Measure | Neighborhood School New York, New York | West Side School Syosset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1746 of 2,536 | #53 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32506 of 50,301 | #364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 87% |
| city | New York | Syosset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 39.2).
- •West Side School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 30%).
- •West Side School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 30%).
- •West Side School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 44.2%).
- •West Side School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.9).
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 Neighborhood School better than West Side School?
On the Success Index (US), West Side School ranks higher (92.4 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 Neighborhood School and West Side School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between New York and Syosset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neighborhood School: 215. West Side School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neighborhood School and West Side School rank in New York?
Neighborhood School is 1746th of 2,536 and West Side School is 53rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).