PS 18 vs VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL
PS 18 has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 7.5/10. PS 18 is significantly larger with 297 students, about 2.2× the size of VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL (137). In math proficiency, VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 18
Troy, NY
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
297 students
VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL
Cohoes, NY
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
137 students
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| Metric | PS 18 | VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.1% | 75.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #472 of 4,744 | #1,093 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 90th | 77th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 18 | VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Troy (12180) | Cohoes (12047) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,767 | $66,970 |
| Median Home Value | $233,000 | $237,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,188 | $1,213 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.1% | 32.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 20.5% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 24 min |