A J Katzenmaier Academy vs Lyon Magnet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 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
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | A J Katzenmaier Academy North Chicago, Illinois | Lyon Magnet Elementary School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2256 of 2,303 | #1869 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49545 of 50,301 | #44916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 387 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 21% |
| city | North Chicago | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 9.6).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 99.5%).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 387.
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 Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 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 Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Chicago and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A J Katzenmaier Academy: 387. Lyon Magnet Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A J Katzenmaier Academy and Lyon Magnet Elementary School rank in Illinois?
A J Katzenmaier Academy is 2256th of 2,303 and Lyon Magnet Elementary School is 1869th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).