Turnpike Elementary School vs Van Schaick Island School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Turnpike Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
542 students
Van Schaick Island School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students
| Measure | Turnpike Elementary School Troy, New York | Van Schaick Island School Cohoes, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 2,536 | #1413 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10840 of 50,301 | #25531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Troy | Cohoes |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turnpike Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 49.5).
- •Turnpike Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 78.2%).
- •Van Schaick Island School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.0).
- •Turnpike Elementary School is the larger school with 542 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 Turnpike Elementary School better than Van Schaick Island School?
On the Success Index (US), Turnpike Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 49.5 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 Turnpike Elementary School and Van Schaick Island School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Troy and Cohoes in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Turnpike Elementary School: 542. Van Schaick Island School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Turnpike Elementary School and Van Schaick Island School rank in New York?
Turnpike Elementary School is 666th 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).