John Eliot vs Preschool at Wellesley Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Eliot
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
Wellesley · Public other · Grades PK–PK
87 students
| Measure | John Eliot Needham, Massachusetts | Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #358 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #10944 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 397 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Needham | Wellesley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preschool at Wellesley Schools does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.0).
- •John Eliot is the larger school with 397 students compared with 87.
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 John Eliot better than Preschool at Wellesley Schools?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Eliot and Preschool at Wellesley Schools?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Needham and Wellesley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Eliot: 397. Preschool at Wellesley Schools: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Eliot and Preschool at Wellesley Schools rank in Massachusetts?
John Eliot is 358th of 1,009 and Preschool at Wellesley Schools is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).