Algonquin Primary Center vs Wilson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 926 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Primary Center
Park Forest ยท Public other ยท Grades PKโPK
127 students
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
160 students
| Measure | Algonquin Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Wilson Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | โ Not rated | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | โ | #2246 of 2,303 |
| National rank | โ | #49414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKโPK | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 127 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | โ | 22% |
| Math proficiency | โ | 2.5% |
| city | Park Forest | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขAlgonquin Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 99.4%).
- โขWilson Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 25.4).
- โขWilson Elem School is the larger school with 160 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 Wilson Elem School?
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 Wilson Elem School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Park Forest and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Primary Center: 127. Wilson Elem School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Primary Center and Wilson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Algonquin Primary Center is unranked and Wilson Elem School is 2246th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).