Brighton Park Elem School vs Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 819 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
873 students
| Measure | Brighton Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1899 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #45269 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 298 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on math proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 90.6%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.5).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is the larger school with 873 students compared with 298.
- •Brighton Park Elem School is a public school while Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brighton Park Elem School better than Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brighton Park Elem School and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Park Elem School: 298. Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Park Elem School and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk rank in Illinois?
Brighton Park Elem School is 1899th of 2,303 and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).