Shorewood Hills Elementary vs Van Hise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shorewood Hills Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Van Hise Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Shorewood Hills Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Van Hise Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,069 | #21 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1313 of 50,301 | #2036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 368 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 86.0).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 24.2%).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Van Hise Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 368.
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 Shorewood Hills Elementary better than Van Hise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shorewood Hills Elementary ranks higher (88.0 vs 86.0 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 Shorewood Hills Elementary and Van Hise Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shorewood Hills Elementary: 368. Van Hise Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shorewood Hills Elementary and Van Hise Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Shorewood Hills Elementary is 14th of 1,069 and Van Hise Elementary is 21st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).