Canterbury vs Columbus Park
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
329 students
Columbus Park
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
381 students
| Measure | Canterbury Worcester, Massachusetts | Columbus Park Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #829 of 1,009 | #966 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #32994 of 50,301 | #43323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 329 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canterbury scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 22.4).
- •Canterbury does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Canterbury does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Columbus Park does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Columbus Park is the larger school with 381 students compared with 329.
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 Canterbury better than Columbus Park?
On the Success Index (US), Canterbury ranks higher (38.4 vs 22.4 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 Canterbury and Columbus Park?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury: 329. Columbus Park: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury and Columbus Park rank in Massachusetts?
Canterbury is 829th of 1,009 and Columbus Park is 966th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).