Brook Forest Elem School vs Willowbrook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 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
Willowbrook High School
Villa Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
| Measure | Brook Forest Elem School Oak Brook, Illinois | Willowbrook High School Villa Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 2,303 | #225 of 691 |
| National rank | #408 of 50,301 | #10218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 1,983 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 1,983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 39% |
| city | Oak Brook | Villa Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brook Forest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 43.0).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.8).
- •Willowbrook High School is the larger school with 1,983 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 Willowbrook High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brook Forest Elem School ranks higher (92.0 vs 43.0 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 Brook Forest Elem School and Willowbrook High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Oak Brook and Villa Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Forest Elem School: 293. Willowbrook High School: 1,983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Forest Elem School and Willowbrook High School rank in Illinois?
Brook Forest Elem School is 4th of 2,303 and Willowbrook High School is 225th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).