New Scotland Elementary School vs Pine Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Scotland Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Pine Hills Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | New Scotland Elementary School Albany, New York | Pine Hills Elementary School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1598 of 2,536 | #1922 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #29152 of 50,301 | #35928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Scotland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 34.0).
- •New Scotland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •New Scotland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •New Scotland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 68%).
- •Pine Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •New Scotland Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 363.
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 New Scotland Elementary School better than Pine Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Scotland Elementary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 34.0 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 New Scotland Elementary School and Pine Hills Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Scotland Elementary School: 451. Pine Hills Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Scotland Elementary School and Pine Hills Elementary School rank in New York?
New Scotland Elementary School is 1598th of 2,536 and Pine Hills Elementary School is 1922nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).