McKinley School vs Stratfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Stratfield School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | McKinley School Fairfield, Connecticut | Stratfield School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 596 | #103 of 596 |
| National rank | #8927 of 50,301 | #1409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stratfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 73.5).
- •Stratfield School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Stratfield School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Stratfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 52.6%).
- •McKinley School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •McKinley School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 326.
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 McKinley School better than Stratfield School?
On the Success Index (US), Stratfield School ranks higher (87.7 vs 73.5 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 McKinley School and Stratfield School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley School: 470. Stratfield School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley School and Stratfield School rank in Connecticut?
McKinley School is 253rd of 596 and Stratfield School is 103rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).