21st Century Primary Center vs Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
21st Century Primary Center
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
152 students
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | 21st Century Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1759 of 2,303 | #519 of 670 |
| National rank | #43424 of 50,301 | #12494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 152 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| city | Park Forest | Park Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 22.2).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 79.6%).
- •21st Century Primary Center does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.3).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is the larger school with 428 students compared with 152.
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 21st Century Primary Center better than Michelle Obama Sch of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Michelle Obama Sch of Technology ranks higher (27.0 vs 22.2 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 21st Century Primary Center and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Park Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
21st Century Primary Center: 152. Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 21st Century Primary Center and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology rank in Illinois?
21st Century Primary Center is 1759th of 2,303 and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).