Belmont-Cragin Elem School vs Horizon Science Acad-Belmont
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 770 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont-Cragin Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–10
785 students
| Measure | Belmont-Cragin Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Horizon Science Acad-Belmont Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1893 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #45197 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 518 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Acad-Belmont does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-Belmont does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 84.3%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-Belmont does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.3).
- •Horizon Science Acad-Belmont is the larger school with 785 students compared with 518.
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School is a public school while Horizon Science Acad-Belmont is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belmont-Cragin Elem School better than Horizon Science Acad-Belmont?
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 Belmont-Cragin Elem School and Horizon Science Acad-Belmont?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont-Cragin Elem School: 518. Horizon Science Acad-Belmont: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont-Cragin Elem School and Horizon Science Acad-Belmont rank in Illinois?
Belmont-Cragin Elem School is 1893rd of 2,303 and Horizon Science Acad-Belmont is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).