Prairie Point Elem School vs Southbury Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Point Elem School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Southbury Elem School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
676 students
| Measure | Prairie Point Elem School Oswego, Illinois | Southbury Elem School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #634 of 2,303 | #812 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20918 of 50,301 | #24782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 455 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 45% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Point Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 50.6).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 25.6%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Southbury Elem School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 455.
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 Prairie Point Elem School better than Southbury Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Point Elem School ranks higher (56.1 vs 50.6 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 Prairie Point Elem School and Southbury Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Point Elem School: 455. Southbury Elem School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Point Elem School and Southbury Elem School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Point Elem School is 634th of 2,303 and Southbury Elem School is 812th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).