Alcott College Prep vs Hamilton Elem School
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
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
| Measure | Alcott College Prep Chicago, Illinois | Hamilton Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #446 of 691 | #217 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13571 of 16,910 | #8979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 373 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 61% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 28.9).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.5).
- •Hamilton Elem School is the larger school with 486 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 Hamilton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elem School ranks higher (73.4 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 Hamilton Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott College Prep: 373. Hamilton Elem School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott College Prep and Hamilton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Alcott College Prep is 446th of 691 and Hamilton Elem School is 217th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).