Blackstone Elem School vs Northbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Elem School
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades K–1
197 students
Northbrook School
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 5–8
526 students
| Measure | Blackstone Elem School Mendota, Illinois | Northbrook School Mendota, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 2,303 | #351 of 670 |
| National rank | #20501 of 50,301 | #9408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 197 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Mendota | Mendota |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 41.9).
- •Northbrook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 62.4%).
- •Blackstone Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Northbrook School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 197.
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 Blackstone Elem School better than Northbrook School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Elem School ranks higher (56.6 vs 41.9 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 Blackstone Elem School and Northbrook School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Mendota in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Elem School: 197. Northbrook School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Elem School and Northbrook School rank in Illinois?
Blackstone Elem School is 616th of 2,303 and Northbrook School is 351st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).