Bret Harte Elem School vs Hyde Park Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
339 students
Hyde Park Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
838 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hyde Park Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1646 of 2,303 | #658 of 691 |
| National rank | #41683 of 50,301 | #16597 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 10.0).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 2.5%).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 2.5%).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 96.8%).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Hyde Park Academy High School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 339.
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 Bret Harte Elem School better than Hyde Park Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Elem School ranks higher (25.0 vs 10.0 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 Bret Harte Elem School and Hyde Park Academy High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elem School: 339. Hyde Park Academy High School: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elem School and Hyde Park Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Bret Harte Elem School is 1646th of 2,303 and Hyde Park Academy High School is 658th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).