Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch vs Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 541 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
465 students
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,762 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | Thomas Kelly College Preparatory Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1967 of 2,303 | #608 of 691 |
| National rank | #46099 of 50,301 | #16059 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 1,762 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 15.0).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 10%).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 93.9%).
- •Thomas Kelly College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is the larger school with 1,762 students compared with 465.
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch is a charter school while Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch better than Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch ranks higher (17.9 vs 15.0 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 Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch and Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
About 541 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch: 465. Thomas Kelly College Preparatory: 1,762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch and Thomas Kelly College Preparatory rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch is 1967th of 2,303 and Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 608th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).