A J Katzenmaier Academy vs Old Post Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 79 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
Old Post Elementary School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | A J Katzenmaier Academy North Chicago, Illinois | Old Post Elementary School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2256 of 2,303 | #821 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49545 of 50,301 | #24926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 37% |
| city | North Chicago | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Post Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 9.6).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Old Post Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
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 Old Post Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Post Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 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 Old Post Elementary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between North Chicago and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A J Katzenmaier Academy: 387. Old Post Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A J Katzenmaier Academy and Old Post Elementary School rank in Illinois?
A J Katzenmaier Academy is 2256th of 2,303 and Old Post Elementary School is 821st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).