Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch vs Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1000 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
| Measure | Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | Wells Preparatory Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 2,303 | #2021 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13552 of 50,301 | #46687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 458 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 16.9).
- •Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 82.8%).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.6).
- •Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch is the larger school with 458 students compared with 308.
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 Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch better than Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch ranks higher (66.8 vs 16.9 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 Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
About 1000 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch: 458. Wells Preparatory Elem Academy: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch is 363rd of 2,303 and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is 2021st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).