Old Post Elementary School vs Southbury Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Post Elementary School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Southbury Elem School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
676 students
| Measure | Old Post Elementary School Oswego, Illinois | Southbury Elem School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 2,303 | #812 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24926 of 50,301 | #24782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 387 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.4 vs 50.6).
- •Southbury Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Southbury Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 30.7%).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Southbury Elem School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 387.
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 Old Post Elementary School better than Southbury Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Old Post Elementary School and Southbury Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Post Elementary School: 387. Southbury Elem School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Post Elementary School and Southbury Elem School rank in Illinois?
Old Post Elementary School is 821st of 2,303 and Southbury Elem School is 812th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).