Aptakisic Junior High School vs Prairie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptakisic Junior High School
Buffalo Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Prairie Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
453 students
| Measure | Aptakisic Junior High School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Prairie Elementary School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 670 | #79 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1212 of 15,369 | #3799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 940 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.7 vs 82.2).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Aptakisic Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Aptakisic Junior High School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 453.
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 Aptakisic Junior High School better than Prairie Elementary 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 Aptakisic Junior High School and Prairie Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptakisic Junior High School: 940. Prairie Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptakisic Junior High School and Prairie Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Aptakisic Junior High School is 29th of 670 and Prairie Elementary School is 79th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).