A J Katzenmaier Academy vs Forrestal Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
North Chicago · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
387 students
Forrestal Elem School
Great Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–3
386 students
| Measure | A J Katzenmaier Academy North Chicago, Illinois | Forrestal Elem School Great Lakes, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2256 of 2,303 | #2105 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49545 of 50,301 | #47631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 387 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 7.5% |
| city | North Chicago | Great Lakes |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrestal Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 9.6).
- •A J Katzenmaier Academy does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •A J Katzenmaier Academy does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Forrestal Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Forrestal Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •A J Katzenmaier Academy is the larger school with 387 students compared with 386.
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 A J Katzenmaier Academy better than Forrestal Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Forrestal Elem School ranks higher (15.0 vs 9.6 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 A J Katzenmaier Academy and Forrestal Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between North Chicago and Great Lakes in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A J Katzenmaier Academy: 387. Forrestal Elem School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A J Katzenmaier Academy and Forrestal Elem School rank in Illinois?
A J Katzenmaier Academy is 2256th of 2,303 and Forrestal Elem School is 2105th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).