Prospect Hill School vs. Colonial School
Should I attend Prospect Hill School or Colonial School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Colonial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect Hill School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colonial School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
327 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#448 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
42
Grade 1 Students
58
43
Grade 2 Students
43
42
Grade 3 Students
58
47
Grade 4 Students
50
51
Grade 5 Students
67
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
72%
71%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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