Garfield Elementary School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
536 students
Riverside School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
493 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Cleveland, Ohio | Riverside School Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1276 of 1,713 | #1106 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #28313 of 50,301 | #20704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 536 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 45.4).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.3).
- •Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 493.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (56.4 vs 45.4 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 Garfield Elementary School and Riverside School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 536. Riverside School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Riverside School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Elementary School is 1276th of 1,713 and Riverside School is 1106th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).