Upper Nyack School vs Valley Cottage School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Upper Nyack School
Upper Nyack · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Valley Cottage School
Valley Cottage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Upper Nyack School Upper Nyack, New York | Valley Cottage School Valley Cottage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #313 of 2,536 | #380 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3980 of 50,301 | #5055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 395 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Upper Nyack | Valley Cottage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Nyack School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 79.9).
- •Upper Nyack School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Upper Nyack School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 26%).
- •Valley Cottage School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.0).
- •Upper Nyack School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 384.
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 Upper Nyack School better than Valley Cottage School?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Nyack School ranks higher (81.9 vs 79.9 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 Upper Nyack School and Valley Cottage School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Upper Nyack and Valley Cottage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Upper Nyack School: 395. Valley Cottage School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Upper Nyack School and Valley Cottage School rank in New York?
Upper Nyack School is 313th of 2,536 and Valley Cottage School is 380th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).