Burgess Elementary vs Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 759 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess Elementary
Sturbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
842 students
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Sturbridge · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
356 students
| Measure | Burgess Elementary Sturbridge, Massachusetts | Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School Sturbridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 1,009 | #741 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5894 of 50,301 | #28563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 842 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Sturbridge | Sturbridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burgess Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 45.1).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.8).
- •Burgess Elementary is the larger school with 842 students compared with 356.
- •Burgess Elementary is a public school while Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Burgess Elementary better than Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Burgess Elementary ranks higher (78.4 vs 45.1 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 Burgess Elementary and Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Sturbridge and Sturbridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess Elementary: 842. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess Elementary and Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Burgess Elementary is 223rd of 1,009 and Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is 741st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).