Brooks College Prep Academy HS vs Poe Elem Classical School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks College Prep Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,007 students
Poe Elem Classical School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
| Measure | Brooks College Prep Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Poe Elem Classical School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #144 of 691 | #54 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8349 of 16,910 | #2801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,007 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poe Elem Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 50.1).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 58.8%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.7).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 224.
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 Brooks College Prep Academy HS better than Poe Elem Classical School?
On the Success Index (US), Poe Elem Classical School ranks higher (84.2 vs 50.1 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 Brooks College Prep Academy HS and Poe Elem Classical School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks College Prep Academy HS: 1,007. Poe Elem Classical School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks College Prep Academy HS and Poe Elem Classical School rank in Illinois?
Brooks College Prep Academy HS is 144th of 691 and Poe Elem Classical School is 54th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).