Pine Bush Elementary School vs Pinewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Bush Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Pinewood Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
591 students
| Measure | Pine Bush Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Pinewood Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 2,536 | #1213 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4853 of 50,301 | #21888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 462 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Bush Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 54.7).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 44.3%).
- •Pine Bush Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Pinewood Elementary School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 462.
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 Pine Bush Elementary School better than Pinewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Bush Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 54.7 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 Pine Bush Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Bush Elementary School: 462. Pinewood Elementary School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Bush Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary School rank in New York?
Pine Bush Elementary School is 371st of 2,536 and Pinewood Elementary School is 1213th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).