Braeside Elem School vs Edgewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 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
Edgewood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
| Measure | Braeside Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | Edgewood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 2,303 | #76 of 670 |
| National rank | #634 of 50,301 | #2833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| city | Highland Park | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braeside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 72.5).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Edgewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •Edgewood Middle School is the larger school with 663 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 Edgewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Braeside Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 72.5 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 Edgewood Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeside Elem School: 260. Edgewood Middle School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeside Elem School and Edgewood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Braeside Elem School is 8th of 2,303 and Edgewood Middle School is 76th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).