Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch vs EPIC Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
513 students
EPIC Academy High School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
255 students
| Measure | Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | EPIC Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2216 of 2,303 | #589 of 691 |
| National rank | #49047 of 50,301 | #15941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 513 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EPIC Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 11.4).
- •Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •EPIC Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 94.1%).
- •EPIC Academy High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch is the larger school with 513 students compared with 255.
- •Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch is a public school while EPIC Academy High School 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 Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch better than EPIC Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), EPIC Academy High School ranks higher (15.9 vs 11.4 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 Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch and EPIC Academy High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch: 513. EPIC Academy High School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch and EPIC Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch is 2216th of 2,303 and EPIC Academy High School is 589th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).