Apollo Elem School vs Glen Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Glen Grove Elem School
Glenview · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
398 students
| Measure | Apollo Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | Glen Grove Elem School Glenview, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,303 | #176 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36412 of 50,301 | #7333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 536 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| city | Des Plaines | Glenview |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Grove Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 33.2).
- •Glen Grove Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Glen Grove Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Glen Grove Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 68.3%).
- •Glen Grove Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •Apollo Elem School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 398.
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 Apollo Elem School better than Glen Grove Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Grove Elem School ranks higher (76.0 vs 33.2 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 Apollo Elem School and Glen Grove Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Glenview in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Elem School: 536. Glen Grove Elem School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Elem School and Glen Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
Apollo Elem School is 1348th of 2,303 and Glen Grove Elem School is 176th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).