Countryside Elem School vs Grove Avenue Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Grove Avenue Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Countryside Elem School Barrington, Illinois | Grove Avenue Elem School Barrington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #163 of 2,303 | #45 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6864 of 50,301 | #2356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 375 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Barrington | Barrington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove Avenue Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 76.7).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Countryside Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 16.6%).
- •Countryside Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.8).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 375.
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 Countryside Elem School better than Grove Avenue Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Grove Avenue Elem School ranks higher (85.2 vs 76.7 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 Countryside Elem School and Grove Avenue Elem School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Barrington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elem School: 375. Grove Avenue Elem School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elem School and Grove Avenue Elem School rank in Illinois?
Countryside Elem School is 163rd of 2,303 and Grove Avenue Elem School is 45th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).