Costello School vs Riverside Brookfield Twp HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costello School
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
Riverside Brookfield Twp HS
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students
| Measure | Costello School Lyons, Illinois | Riverside Brookfield Twp HS Riverside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1342 of 2,303 | #98 of 691 |
| National rank | #36364 of 50,301 | #6938 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 228 | 1,663 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 1,663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54% |
| city | Lyons | Riverside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Brookfield Twp HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 33.3).
- •Riverside Brookfield Twp HS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Riverside Brookfield Twp HS does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Costello School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.3).
- •Riverside Brookfield Twp HS is the larger school with 1,663 students compared with 228.
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 Costello School better than Riverside Brookfield Twp HS?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Brookfield Twp HS ranks higher (55.4 vs 33.3 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 Costello School and Riverside Brookfield Twp HS?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lyons and Riverside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costello School: 228. Riverside Brookfield Twp HS: 1,663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costello School and Riverside Brookfield Twp HS rank in Illinois?
Costello School is 1342nd of 2,303 and Riverside Brookfield Twp HS is 98th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).