Pinewood Elementary School vs Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
591 students
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Pinewood Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1213 of 2,536 | #1511 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21888 of 50,301 | #27316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Schenectady | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 46.8).
- •Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Pinewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Pinewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Pinewood Elementary School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 590.
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 Pinewood Elementary School better than Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Pinewood Elementary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 46.8 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 Pinewood Elementary School and Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinewood Elementary School: 591. Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The): 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinewood Elementary School and Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) rank in New York?
Pinewood Elementary School is 1213th of 2,536 and Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) is 1511th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).