Bessie Buker Elementary vs Winthrop School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Buker Elementary
Wenham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
Winthrop School
South Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Bessie Buker Elementary Wenham, Massachusetts | Winthrop School South Hamilton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,009 | #112 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9027 of 50,301 | #2243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 255 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Wenham | South Hamilton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winthrop School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 73.3).
- •Winthrop School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Winthrop School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Winthrop School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 255.
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 Bessie Buker Elementary better than Winthrop School?
On the Success Index (US), Winthrop School ranks higher (85.5 vs 73.3 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 Bessie Buker Elementary and Winthrop School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wenham and South Hamilton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Buker Elementary: 255. Winthrop School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Buker Elementary and Winthrop School rank in Massachusetts?
Bessie Buker Elementary is 311th of 1,009 and Winthrop School is 112th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).