Island Park Elementary vs Northwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Park Elementary
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Northwood Elementary School
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Island Park Elementary Mercer Island, Washington | Northwood Elementary School Mercer Island, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,154 | #52 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #847 of 50,301 | #2276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| city | Mercer Island | Mercer Island |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 85.4).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 10.3%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Northwood Elementary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 364.
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 Island Park Elementary better than Northwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Island Park Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 85.4 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 Island Park Elementary and Northwood Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mercer Island and Mercer Island in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Park Elementary: 364. Northwood Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Park Elementary and Northwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Island Park Elementary is 2nd of 1,154 and Northwood Elementary School is 52nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).