Air Force Acad High School vs Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Air Force Acad High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
131 students
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
| Measure | Air Force Acad High School Chicago, Illinois | Wells Preparatory Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 691 | #2021 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15985 of 16,910 | #46687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 131 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 15.5).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 87.8%).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.0).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is the larger school with 308 students compared with 131.
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 Air Force Acad High School better than Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wells Preparatory Elem Academy ranks higher (16.9 vs 15.5 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 Air Force Acad High School and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Air Force Acad High School: 131. Wells Preparatory Elem Academy: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Air Force Acad High School and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Air Force Acad High School is 598th of 691 and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is 2021st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).