Northwest Elementary School vs Park Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary School
Amityville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
525 students
Park Avenue School
Amityville · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
604 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Amityville, New York | Park Avenue School Amityville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1302 of 2,536 | #2063 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23422 of 50,301 | #38820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 525 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Amityville | Amityville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 29.6).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 74.2%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.1).
- •Park Avenue School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 525.
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 Northwest Elementary School better than Park Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 29.6 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 Northwest Elementary School and Park Avenue School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Amityville and Amityville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 525. Park Avenue School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Park Avenue School rank in New York?
Northwest Elementary School is 1302nd of 2,536 and Park Avenue School is 2063rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).