Alcott College Prep vs Burley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 923 m 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
Burley Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
| Measure | Alcott College Prep Chicago, Illinois | Burley Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #446 of 691 | #144 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13571 of 16,910 | #6295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 373 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 65% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 28.9).
- •Burley Elem School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Burley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 17%).
- •Burley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 74.3%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 16.5).
- •Burley Elem School is the larger school with 494 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 Burley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Burley Elem School ranks higher (77.7 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 Burley Elem School?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott College Prep: 373. Burley Elem School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott College Prep and Burley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Alcott College Prep is 446th of 691 and Burley Elem School is 144th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).