Ariel Elem Community Academy vs King College Prep High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 497 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ariel Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
King College Prep High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
| Measure | Ariel Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | King College Prep High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1659 of 2,303 | #514 of 691 |
| National rank | #41867 of 50,301 | #14637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 364 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ariel Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 23.7).
- •King College Prep High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •King College Prep High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ariel Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 82.8%).
- •Ariel Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.7).
- •King College Prep High School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 364.
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 Ariel Elem Community Academy better than King College Prep High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ariel Elem Community Academy ranks higher (24.7 vs 23.7 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 Ariel Elem Community Academy and King College Prep High School?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ariel Elem Community Academy: 364. King College Prep High School: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ariel Elem Community Academy and King College Prep High School rank in Illinois?
Ariel Elem Community Academy is 1659th of 2,303 and King College Prep High School is 514th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).