Pines Elementary School vs Wood Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pines Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Wood Park School
Commack · Public elementary · Grades K–2
280 students
| Measure | Pines Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Wood Park School Commack, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #236 of 2,536 | #60 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2578 of 50,301 | #405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 498 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Smithtown | Commack |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wood Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 84.7).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 16.8%).
- •Wood Park School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.1).
- •Pines Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 280.
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 Pines Elementary School better than Wood Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Wood Park School ranks higher (92.1 vs 84.7 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 Pines Elementary School and Wood Park School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and Commack in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pines Elementary School: 498. Wood Park School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pines Elementary School and Wood Park School rank in New York?
Pines Elementary School is 236th of 2,536 and Wood Park School is 60th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).