New Windsor School vs Vails Gate STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Windsor School
New Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Vails Gate STEAM Academy
New Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | New Windsor School New Windsor, New York | Vails Gate STEAM Academy New Windsor, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 2,536 | #2012 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19534 of 50,301 | #37702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 22% |
| city | New Windsor | New Windsor |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Windsor School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 31.3).
- •New Windsor School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 22%).
- •New Windsor School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •New Windsor School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 58.2%).
- •Vails Gate STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Vails Gate STEAM Academy is the larger school with 500 students compared with 439.
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 Windsor School better than Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Windsor School ranks higher (58.1 vs 31.3 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 Windsor School and Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between New Windsor and New Windsor in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Windsor School: 439. Vails Gate STEAM Academy: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Windsor School and Vails Gate STEAM Academy rank in New York?
New Windsor School is 1096th of 2,536 and Vails Gate STEAM Academy is 2012th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).