Alcott College Prep vs Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott College Prep
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
| Measure | Alcott College Prep Chicago, Illinois | Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 691 | #1156 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13571 of 16,910 | #33200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 373 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 28.9).
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 74.3%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.6).
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad is the larger school with 763 students compared with 373.
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 Alcott College Prep better than Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad ranks higher (38.1 vs 28.9 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 Alcott College Prep and Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott College Prep: 373. Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott College Prep and Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad rank in Illinois?
Alcott College Prep is 446th of 691 and Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad is 1156th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).