Bluestone Elementary vs Keister Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluestone Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
Keister Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Bluestone Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Keister Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 1,142 | #1098 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16079 of 50,301 | #30638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 566 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 42% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluestone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 42.0).
- •Bluestone Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Bluestone Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Bluestone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 85.1%).
- •Bluestone Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Bluestone Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 475.
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 Bluestone Elementary better than Keister Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bluestone Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 42.0 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 Bluestone Elementary and Keister Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluestone Elementary: 566. Keister Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluestone Elementary and Keister Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bluestone Elementary is 891st of 1,142 and Keister Elementary is 1098th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).