Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem vs Alcott College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
Alcott College Prep
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem Chicago, Illinois | Alcott College Prep Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1592 of 2,303 | #446 of 691 |
| National rank | #40890 of 50,301 | #13571 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 4.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 26.2).
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 87%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.2).
- •Alcott College Prep is the larger school with 373 students compared with 370.
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem is a charter school while Alcott College Prep 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 - Carlos Fuentes Elem better than Alcott College Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott College Prep ranks higher (28.9 vs 26.2 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 Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem and Alcott College Prep?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem: 370. Alcott College Prep: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem and Alcott College Prep rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem is 1592nd of 2,303 and Alcott College Prep is 446th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).