Braeside Elem School vs West School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
West School
Glencoe · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
252 students
| Measure | Braeside Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | West School Glencoe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 2,303 | #116 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #634 of 50,301 | #5278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 260 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| city | Highland Park | Glencoe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braeside Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 79.5).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Braeside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Braeside Elem School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 252.
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 West School?
On the Success Index (US), Braeside Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 79.5 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 West School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Glencoe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeside Elem School: 260. West School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeside Elem School and West School rank in Illinois?
Braeside Elem School is 8th of 2,303 and West School is 116th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).