Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School vs Regional Multicultural Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Groton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
New London · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
| Measure | Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School Groton, Connecticut | Regional Multicultural Magnet School New London, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 596 | #464 of 596 |
| National rank | #23162 of 50,301 | #30721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 375 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Groton | New London |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 41.9).
- •Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Regional Multicultural Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 80.3%).
- •Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Regional Multicultural Magnet School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 375.
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 Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School better than Regional Multicultural Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School ranks higher (52.8 vs 41.9 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 Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School and Regional Multicultural Magnet School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Groton and New London in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School: 375. Regional Multicultural Magnet School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School and Regional Multicultural Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School is 393rd of 596 and Regional Multicultural Magnet School is 464th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).