Braeside Elem School vs Ridgewood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 247 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
Ridgewood Elem School
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
260 students
| Measure | Braeside Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | Ridgewood Elem School Rock Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 2,303 | #1827 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #634 of 50,301 | #44375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 260 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 22% |
| city | Highland Park | Rock Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braeside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 20.8).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
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 Ridgewood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Braeside Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 20.8 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 Ridgewood Elem School?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Rock Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeside Elem School: 260. Ridgewood Elem School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeside Elem School and Ridgewood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Braeside Elem School is 8th of 2,303 and Ridgewood Elem School is 1827th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).