Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad vs Cardenas Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
Cardenas Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
764 students
| Measure | Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago, Illinois | Cardenas Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 2,303 | #1825 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33200 of 50,301 | #44326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 763 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 20.8).
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Cardenas Elem School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 763.
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 Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad better than Cardenas Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad ranks higher (38.1 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 Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad and Cardenas Elem School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad: 763. Cardenas Elem School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad and Cardenas Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad is 1156th of 2,303 and Cardenas Elem School is 1825th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).