Old Greenwich School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Greenwich School
Old Greenwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Riverside School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Old Greenwich School Old Greenwich, Connecticut | Riverside School Riverside, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 596 | #7 of 596 |
| National rank | #31 of 50,301 | #38 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 385 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| city | Old Greenwich | Riverside |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (96.8 vs 96.4).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 2.3%).
- •Old Greenwich School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Riverside School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 385.
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 Old Greenwich School better than Riverside School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Old Greenwich School and Riverside School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Old Greenwich and Riverside in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Greenwich School: 385. Riverside School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Greenwich School and Riverside School rank in Connecticut?
Old Greenwich School is 5th of 596 and Riverside School is 7th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).