Rensselaer Park Elementary School vs Van Schaick Island School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Van Schaick Island School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students
| Measure | Rensselaer Park Elementary School Troy, New York | Van Schaick Island School Cohoes, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1757 of 2,536 | #1413 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32631 of 50,301 | #25531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 419 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Troy | Cohoes |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Schaick Island School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 39.0).
- •Van Schaick Island School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Van Schaick Island School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 78.2%).
- •Van Schaick Island School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.7).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 124.
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 Rensselaer Park Elementary School better than Van Schaick Island School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Schaick Island School ranks higher (49.5 vs 39.0 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 Rensselaer Park Elementary School and Van Schaick Island School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Troy and Cohoes in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School: 419. Van Schaick Island School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rensselaer Park Elementary School and Van Schaick Island School rank in New York?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is 1757th of 2,536 and Van Schaick Island School is 1413th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).