Boston Harbor Elementary vs South Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Harbor Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
South Bay Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
| Measure | Boston Harbor Elementary Olympia, Washington | South Bay Elementary Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,154 | #336 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5288 of 50,301 | #12234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 178 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Olympia | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boston Harbor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 68.7).
- •Boston Harbor Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Boston Harbor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Boston Harbor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 42.4%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •South Bay Elementary is the larger school with 595 students compared with 178.
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 Boston Harbor Elementary better than South Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boston Harbor Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 68.7 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 Boston Harbor Elementary and South Bay Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston Harbor Elementary: 178. South Bay Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston Harbor Elementary and South Bay Elementary rank in Washington?
Boston Harbor Elementary is 144th of 1,154 and South Bay Elementary is 336th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).