Colonial Park vs South
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.
Colonial Park
Stoneham · Public elementary · Grades K–4
229 students
South
Stoneham · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students
| Measure | Colonial Park Stoneham, Massachusetts | South Stoneham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,009 | #408 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11364 of 50,301 | #12969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 229 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Stoneham | Stoneham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 67.7).
- •Colonial Park does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Colonial Park does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.4).
- •South is the larger school with 347 students compared with 229.
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 Colonial Park better than South?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Park ranks higher (69.9 vs 67.7 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 Colonial Park and South?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stoneham and Stoneham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Park: 229. South: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Park and South rank in Massachusetts?
Colonial Park is 365th of 1,009 and South is 408th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).