Central School vs River Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
591 students
River Valley School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
588 students
| Measure | Central School Lemont, Illinois | River Valley School Lemont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 2,303 | #469 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11064 of 50,301 | #16685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 591 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Lemont | Lemont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 62.2).
- •River Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 19%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Central School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 588.
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 Central School better than River Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (70.3 vs 62.2 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 Central School and River Valley School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lemont and Lemont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 591. River Valley School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and River Valley School rank in Illinois?
Central School is 281st of 2,303 and River Valley School is 469th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).