Bowen High School vs Coles Elem Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
278 students
Coles Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students
| Measure | Bowen High School Chicago, Illinois | Coles Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 691 | #1575 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16354 of 16,910 | #40640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 278 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coles Elem Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 12.8).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 92.4%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy is the larger school with 286 students compared with 278.
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 Bowen High School better than Coles Elem Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coles Elem Language Academy ranks higher (26.6 vs 12.8 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 Bowen High School and Coles Elem Language Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen High School: 278. Coles Elem Language Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen High School and Coles Elem Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Bowen High School is 639th of 691 and Coles Elem Language Academy is 1575th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).