Briarwood Elem vs St. Marks School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
St. Marks School
Colwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
315 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elem Olathe, Kansas | St. Marks School Colwich, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 686 | #54 of 686 |
| National rank | #16022 of 50,301 | #7021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 315 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Olathe | Colwich |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Marks School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 63.1).
- •St. Marks School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •St. Marks School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •St. Marks School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 28.9%).
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 Briarwood Elem better than St. Marks School?
On the Success Index (US), St. Marks School ranks higher (76.5 vs 63.1 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 Briarwood Elem and St. Marks School?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Colwich in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elem: 315. St. Marks School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elem and St. Marks School rank in Kansas?
Briarwood Elem is 154th of 686 and St. Marks School is 54th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).