John Eliot vs Schofield
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 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
Schofield
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | John Eliot Needham, Massachusetts | Schofield Wellesley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,009 | #19 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10944 of 50,301 | #473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| city | Needham | Wellesley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schofield scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 70.5).
- •Schofield does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Schofield does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Schofield does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •John Eliot is the larger school with 397 students compared with 291.
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 Schofield?
On the Success Index (US), Schofield ranks higher (91.6 vs 70.5 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 John Eliot and Schofield?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Needham and Wellesley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Eliot: 397. Schofield: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Eliot and Schofield rank in Massachusetts?
John Eliot is 358th of 1,009 and Schofield is 19th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).