Blythe Park Elem School vs Central Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blythe Park Elem School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
Central Elem School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Blythe Park Elem School Riverside, Illinois | Central Elem School Riverside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 2,303 | #132 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3122 of 50,301 | #5770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 230 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blythe Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 78.6).
- •Blythe Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Blythe Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Blythe Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 25.9%).
- •Blythe Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Central Elem School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 230.
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 Blythe Park Elem School better than Central Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Blythe Park Elem School ranks higher (83.5 vs 78.6 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 Blythe Park Elem School and Central Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blythe Park Elem School: 230. Central Elem School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blythe Park Elem School and Central Elem School rank in Illinois?
Blythe Park Elem School is 61st of 2,303 and Central Elem School is 132nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).