Chester Academy vs Sandown Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Academy
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students
Sandown Central School
Sandown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
154 students
| Measure | Chester Academy Chester, New Hampshire | Sandown Central School Sandown, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #161 of 254 | #34 of 254 |
| National rank | #14318 of 50,301 | #2329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 508 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Chester | Sandown |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandown Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 65.7).
- •Sandown Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 6.1%).
- •Chester Academy does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Chester Academy is the larger school with 508 students compared with 154.
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 Chester Academy better than Sandown Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandown Central School ranks higher (85.3 vs 65.7 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 Chester Academy and Sandown Central School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Chester and Sandown in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Academy: 508. Sandown Central School: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Academy and Sandown Central School rank in New Hampshire?
Chester Academy is 161st of 254 and Sandown Central School is 34th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).