Riverside School vs Watson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside School
Rockville Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
149 students
Watson School
Rockville Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
| Measure | Riverside School Rockville Centre, New York | Watson School Rockville Centre, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #409 of 2,536 | #17 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5629 of 50,301 | #91 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 149 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| city | Rockville Centre | Rockville Centre |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 78.9).
- •Watson School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Watson School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Watson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 23.5%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.3).
- •Watson School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 149.
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 Riverside School better than Watson School?
On the Success Index (US), Watson School ranks higher (95.2 vs 78.9 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 Riverside School and Watson School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rockville Centre and Rockville Centre in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside School: 149. Watson School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside School and Watson School rank in New York?
Riverside School is 409th of 2,536 and Watson School is 17th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).