Katharine Lee Bates vs Lilja Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katharine Lee Bates
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Lilja Elementary
Natick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students
| Measure | Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley, Massachusetts | Lilja Elementary Natick, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 1,009 | #253 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1869 of 50,301 | #6703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 286 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Wellesley | Natick |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katharine Lee Bates scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 77.0).
- •Katharine Lee Bates does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Katharine Lee Bates does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Lilja Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •Lilja Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 286.
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 Katharine Lee Bates better than Lilja Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Katharine Lee Bates ranks higher (86.4 vs 77.0 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 Katharine Lee Bates and Lilja Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wellesley and Natick in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katharine Lee Bates: 286. Lilja Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katharine Lee Bates and Lilja Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Katharine Lee Bates is 91st of 1,009 and Lilja Elementary is 253rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).