Poestenkill Elementary School vs Tamarac Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Tamarac Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
| Measure | Poestenkill Elementary School Poestenkill, New York | Tamarac Elementary School Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 2,536 | #1569 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9334 of 50,301 | #28429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| city | Poestenkill | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poestenkill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 45.3).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27.9%).
- •Tamarac Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 15.9).
- •Tamarac Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 334.
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 Poestenkill Elementary School better than Tamarac Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Poestenkill Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 45.3 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 Poestenkill Elementary School and Tamarac Elementary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Poestenkill and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poestenkill Elementary School: 334. Tamarac Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poestenkill Elementary School and Tamarac Elementary School rank in New York?
Poestenkill Elementary School is 596th of 2,536 and Tamarac Elementary School is 1569th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).