Bethesda Elementary vs Horace Mann Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethesda Elementary
Waukesha ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
401 students
Horace Mann Elementary
Neenah ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ4
401 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Horace Mann Elementary Neenah, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 1,069 | #467 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #19415 of 50,301 | #19285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKโ5 | Grades Kโ4 |
| Students | 401 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Waukesha | Neenah |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.2 vs 58.4).
- โขHorace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- โขHorace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- โขBethesda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 50.1%).
- โขBethesda Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
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 Bethesda Elementary better than Horace Mann Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethesda Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Neenah in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 401. Horace Mann Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bethesda Elementary is 471st of 1,069 and Horace Mann Elementary is 467th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).