Primrose Hill School vs Sowams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Primrose Hill School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
329 students
Sowams Elementary School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
250 students
| Measure | Primrose Hill School Barrington, Rhode Island | Sowams Elementary School Barrington, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 172 | #33 of 172 |
| National rank | #4276 of 50,301 | #10833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 329 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Barrington | Barrington |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Primrose Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 70.7).
- •Primrose Hill School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Primrose Hill School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 16.4%).
- •Primrose Hill School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 250.
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 Primrose Hill School better than Sowams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Primrose Hill School ranks higher (81.3 vs 70.7 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 Primrose Hill School and Sowams Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Barrington in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Primrose Hill School: 329. Sowams Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Primrose Hill School and Sowams Elementary School rank in Rhode Island?
Primrose Hill School is 10th of 172 and Sowams Elementary School is 33rd of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).