Barack H. Obama Magnet University School vs Cos Cob School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
343 students
Cos Cob School
Cos Cob · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Barack H. Obama Magnet University School New Haven, Connecticut | Cos Cob School Cos Cob, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #516 of 596 | #74 of 596 |
| National rank | #39175 of 50,301 | #908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 74% |
| city | New Haven | Cos Cob |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cos Cob School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 29.0).
- •Cos Cob School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 22%).
- •Cos Cob School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Cos Cob School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 79.3%).
- •Cos Cob School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.8).
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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School better than Cos Cob School?
On the Success Index (US), Cos Cob School ranks higher (89.4 vs 29.0 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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and Cos Cob School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Cos Cob in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School: 343. Cos Cob School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and Cos Cob School rank in Connecticut?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is 516th of 596 and Cos Cob School is 74th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).