Algonquin Primary Center vs Steger Primary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Primary Center
Park Forest · Public other · Grades PK–PK
127 students
Steger Primary Center
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
396 students
| Measure | Algonquin Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Steger Primary Center South Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1183 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #33547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 127 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Park Forest | South Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steger Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 76.4%).
- •Steger Primary Center does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.4).
- •Steger Primary Center is the larger school with 396 students compared with 127.
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 Algonquin Primary Center better than Steger Primary Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Algonquin Primary Center and Steger Primary Center?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and South Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Primary Center: 127. Steger Primary Center: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Primary Center and Steger Primary Center rank in Illinois?
Algonquin Primary Center is unranked and Steger Primary Center is 1183rd of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).