Braeside Elem School vs Emerson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 36 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
Emerson Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Braeside Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | Emerson Elem School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 2,303 | #1570 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #634 of 50,301 | #40515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 22% |
| city | Highland Park | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braeside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 26.8).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
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 Emerson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Braeside Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 26.8 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 Emerson Elem School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeside Elem School: 260. Emerson Elem School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeside Elem School and Emerson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Braeside Elem School is 8th of 2,303 and Emerson Elem School is 1570th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).