Orenda Elementary School vs Ps 26 Rufus King
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orenda Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Ps 26 Rufus King
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Orenda Elementary School Clifton Park, New York | Ps 26 Rufus King Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 2,536 | #835 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6443 of 50,301 | #14067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 74% |
| city | Clifton Park | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orenda Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 66.1).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King does better on math proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Ps 26 Rufus King does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Orenda Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 72.1%).
- •Orenda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
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 Orenda Elementary School better than Ps 26 Rufus King?
On the Success Index (US), Orenda Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 66.1 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 Orenda Elementary School and Ps 26 Rufus King?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Clifton Park and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orenda Elementary School: 548. Ps 26 Rufus King: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orenda Elementary School and Ps 26 Rufus King rank in New York?
Orenda Elementary School is 457th of 2,536 and Ps 26 Rufus King is 835th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).