Oakwood School vs River Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 153 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
629 students
River Valley School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
588 students
| Measure | Oakwood School Lemont, Illinois | River Valley School Lemont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 2,303 | #469 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9951 of 50,301 | #16685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 629 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Lemont | Lemont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 62.2).
- •Oakwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 18.4%).
- •Oakwood School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.3).
- •Oakwood School is the larger school with 629 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 Oakwood School better than River Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood School ranks higher (72.0 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 Oakwood School and River Valley School?
About 153 m in a straight line, between Lemont and Lemont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakwood School: 629. River Valley School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakwood School and River Valley School rank in Illinois?
Oakwood School is 245th of 2,303 and River Valley School is 469th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).