Albany Park Multicultural Elem vs North River Elem School
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.
Albany Park Multicultural Elem
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 7–8
243 students
North River Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
315 students
| Measure | Albany Park Multicultural Elem Chicago, Illinois | North River Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 670 | #1708 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13684 of 15,369 | #42513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 243 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North River Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 20.5).
- •North River Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •North River Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 92.2%).
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •North River Elem School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 243.
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 Albany Park Multicultural Elem better than North River Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), North River Elem School ranks higher (23.7 vs 20.5 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 Albany Park Multicultural Elem and North River Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem: 243. North River Elem School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Park Multicultural Elem and North River Elem School rank in Illinois?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem is 595th of 670 and North River Elem School is 1708th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).