Canterbury Elem School vs Hamilton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Hamilton Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1254 of 2,303 | #217 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34865 of 50,301 | #8979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 61% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 35.6).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 25%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 54.5%).
- •Canterbury Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
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 Canterbury Elem School better than Hamilton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elem School ranks higher (73.4 vs 35.6 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 Canterbury Elem School and Hamilton Elem School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elem School: 486. Hamilton Elem School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elem School and Hamilton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Canterbury Elem School is 1254th of 2,303 and Hamilton Elem School is 217th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).