Braeside Elem School vs Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braeside Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Central School
Glencoe · Public middle · Grades 5–8
561 students
| Measure | Braeside Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | Central School Glencoe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 2,303 | #28 of 670 |
| National rank | #634 of 50,301 | #1198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 260 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| city | Highland Park | Glencoe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braeside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 81.8).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Central School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 260.
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 Braeside Elem School better than Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Braeside Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 81.8 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 Braeside Elem School and Central School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Glencoe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeside Elem School: 260. Central School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeside Elem School and Central School rank in Illinois?
Braeside Elem School is 8th of 2,303 and Central School is 28th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).