Brook Forest Elem School vs Westmont Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Forest Elem School
Oak Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Westmont Jr High School
Westmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Brook Forest Elem School Oak Brook, Illinois | Westmont Jr High School Westmont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 2,303 | #149 of 670 |
| National rank | #408 of 50,301 | #4651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Oak Brook | Westmont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brook Forest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 63.8).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.1).
- •Westmont Jr High School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 293.
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 Brook Forest Elem School better than Westmont Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brook Forest Elem School ranks higher (92.0 vs 63.8 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 Brook Forest Elem School and Westmont Jr High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Brook and Westmont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Forest Elem School: 293. Westmont Jr High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Forest Elem School and Westmont Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Brook Forest Elem School is 4th of 2,303 and Westmont Jr High School is 149th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).