Braeside Elem School vs South Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 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
South Elem School
Glencoe · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
413 students
| Measure | Braeside Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | South Elem School Glencoe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 2,303 | #609 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #634 of 50,301 | #20362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 260 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Highland Park | Glencoe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braeside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 56.9).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •South Elem School is the larger school with 413 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 South Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Braeside Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 56.9 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 South Elem School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Glencoe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeside Elem School: 260. South Elem School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeside Elem School and South Elem School rank in Illinois?
Braeside Elem School is 8th of 2,303 and South Elem School is 609th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).