Garden City School vs Woodridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Woodridge School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Garden City School Cranston, Rhode Island | Woodridge School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 172 | #81 of 172 |
| National rank | #16717 of 50,301 | #26077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 48.7).
- •Garden City School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Garden City School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Woodridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 53.2%).
- •Woodridge School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Garden City School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 260.
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 Garden City School better than Woodridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City School ranks higher (62.1 vs 48.7 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 Garden City School and Woodridge School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City School: 530. Woodridge School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City School and Woodridge School rank in Rhode Island?
Garden City School is 53rd of 172 and Woodridge School is 81st of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).