Alcott vs Thoreau
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Thoreau
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Alcott Concord, Massachusetts | Thoreau Concord, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 1,009 | #8 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #406 of 50,301 | #244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| city | Concord | Concord |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.4 vs 92.0).
- •Alcott does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Thoreau does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Thoreau does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.8).
- •Alcott is the larger school with 438 students compared with 401.
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 Alcott better than Thoreau?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau ranks higher (93.4 vs 92.0 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 Alcott and Thoreau?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Concord and Concord in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott: 438. Thoreau: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott and Thoreau rank in Massachusetts?
Alcott is 16th of 1,009 and Thoreau is 8th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).