New Buffalo Elementary School vs River Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Buffalo Elementary School
New Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students
River Valley Elementary School
Three Oaks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
| Measure | New Buffalo Elementary School New Buffalo, Michigan | River Valley Elementary School Three Oaks, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,581 | #644 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4668 of 50,301 | #23499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 211 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | New Buffalo | Three Oaks |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Buffalo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 52.4).
- •New Buffalo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •New Buffalo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •New Buffalo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 61.5%).
- •River Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.1).
- •New Buffalo Elementary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 195.
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 New Buffalo Elementary School better than River Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Buffalo Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 52.4 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 New Buffalo Elementary School and River Valley Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between New Buffalo and Three Oaks in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Buffalo Elementary School: 211. River Valley Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Buffalo Elementary School and River Valley Elementary School rank in Michigan?
New Buffalo Elementary School is 77th of 1,581 and River Valley Elementary School is 644th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).