Alcott College Prep vs CICS - Bucktown Campus
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
CICS - Bucktown Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
518 students
| Measure | Alcott College Prep Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Bucktown Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 691 | #1605 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13571 of 16,910 | #41123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 373 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 25.9).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 74.3%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 11.8).
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus is the larger school with 518 students compared with 373.
- •Alcott College Prep is a public school while CICS - Bucktown Campus is a charter 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 Alcott College Prep better than CICS - Bucktown Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott College Prep ranks higher (28.9 vs 25.9 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 CICS - Bucktown Campus?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott College Prep: 373. CICS - Bucktown Campus: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott College Prep and CICS - Bucktown Campus rank in Illinois?
Alcott College Prep is 446th of 691 and CICS - Bucktown Campus is 1605th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).