Bernard J Ward Elem School vs Bolingbrook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard J Ward Elem School
Bolingbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,298 students
| Measure | Bernard J Ward Elem School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Bolingbrook High School Bolingbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1798 of 2,303 | #317 of 691 |
| National rank | #43945 of 50,301 | #11734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 3,298 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 3,298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolingbrook High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 21.4).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Bolingbrook High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 77.4%).
- •Bernard J Ward Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Bolingbrook High School is the larger school with 3,298 students compared with 363.
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 Bernard J Ward Elem School better than Bolingbrook High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolingbrook High School ranks higher (36.9 vs 21.4 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 Bernard J Ward Elem School and Bolingbrook High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Bolingbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard J Ward Elem School: 363. Bolingbrook High School: 3,298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard J Ward Elem School and Bolingbrook High School rank in Illinois?
Bernard J Ward Elem School is 1798th of 2,303 and Bolingbrook High School is 317th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).