Temple Hill School vs Vails Gate STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Temple Hill School
New Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–8
890 students
Vails Gate STEAM Academy
New Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Temple Hill School New Windsor, New York | Vails Gate STEAM Academy New Windsor, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 2,536 | #2012 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22872 of 50,301 | #37702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 890 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| city | New Windsor | New Windsor |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Temple Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 31.3).
- •Temple Hill School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Temple Hill School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Vails Gate STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 62.6%).
- •Temple Hill School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.1).
- •Temple Hill School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 500.
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 Temple Hill School better than Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Temple Hill School ranks higher (53.3 vs 31.3 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 Temple Hill School and Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between New Windsor and New Windsor in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Temple Hill School: 890. Vails Gate STEAM Academy: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Temple Hill School and Vails Gate STEAM Academy rank in New York?
Temple Hill School is 1262nd of 2,536 and Vails Gate STEAM Academy is 2012th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).