Pulaski Street Elementary School vs Riley Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
Riverhead · Public middle · Grades 5–6
797 students
Riley Avenue School
Calverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
520 students
| Measure | Pulaski Street Elementary School Riverhead, New York | Riley Avenue School Calverton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 785 | #1485 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11601 of 15,369 | #26760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 797 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | Riverhead | Calverton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riley Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 31.6).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 50.3%).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Pulaski Street Elementary School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 520.
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 Pulaski Street Elementary School better than Riley Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Riley Avenue School ranks higher (47.6 vs 31.6 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 Pulaski Street Elementary School and Riley Avenue School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Riverhead and Calverton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pulaski Street Elementary School: 797. Riley Avenue School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pulaski Street Elementary School and Riley Avenue School rank in New York?
Pulaski Street Elementary School is 609th of 785 and Riley Avenue School is 1485th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).