Highcrest School vs Ruth Chaffee School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcrest School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
Ruth Chaffee School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
| Measure | Highcrest School Wethersfield, Connecticut | Ruth Chaffee School Newington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 596 | #278 of 596 |
| National rank | #4657 of 50,301 | #11493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 429 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Wethersfield | Newington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 69.8).
- •Highcrest School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Highcrest School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Highcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 30.9%).
- •Ruth Chaffee School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Highcrest School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 317.
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 Highcrest School better than Ruth Chaffee School?
On the Success Index (US), Highcrest School ranks higher (80.6 vs 69.8 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 Highcrest School and Ruth Chaffee School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Newington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcrest School: 429. Ruth Chaffee School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcrest School and Ruth Chaffee School rank in Connecticut?
Highcrest School is 180th of 596 and Ruth Chaffee School is 278th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).