Granite Ridge School vs Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Ridge School
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
470 students
Kennedy Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Granite Ridge School Cottage Grove, Wisconsin | Kennedy Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 1,069 | #704 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3223 of 50,301 | #27227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 46.9).
- •Granite Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 61.5%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 470.
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 Granite Ridge School better than Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Ridge School ranks higher (83.3 vs 46.9 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 Granite Ridge School and Kennedy Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Ridge School: 470. Kennedy Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Ridge School and Kennedy Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Granite Ridge School is 40th of 1,069 and Kennedy Elementary is 704th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).