Bowers School vs Orchard Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowers School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Orchard Hill School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
| Measure | Bowers School Manchester, Connecticut | Orchard Hill School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #418 of 596 | #71 of 596 |
| National rank | #26139 of 50,301 | #876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 376 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 80% |
| city | Manchester | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 48.5).
- •Orchard Hill School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •Orchard Hill School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Orchard Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 67%).
- •Bowers School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Orchard Hill School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 376.
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 Bowers School better than Orchard Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hill School ranks higher (89.6 vs 48.5 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 Bowers School and Orchard Hill School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers School: 376. Orchard Hill School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers School and Orchard Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Bowers School is 418th of 596 and Orchard Hill School is 71st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).