Canterbury Elem School vs Lake in the Hills Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 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
Lake in the Hills Elem School
Lk In The Hls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Lake in the Hills Elem School Lk In The Hls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1254 of 2,303 | #1060 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34865 of 50,301 | #30567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Lk In The Hls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake in the Hills Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 35.6).
- •Lake in the Hills Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Lake in the Hills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Canterbury Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 62.5%).
- •Canterbury Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Lake in the Hills Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 486.
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 Lake in the Hills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake in the Hills Elem School ranks higher (42.1 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 Lake in the Hills Elem School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Lk In The Hls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elem School: 486. Lake in the Hills Elem School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elem School and Lake in the Hills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Canterbury Elem School is 1254th of 2,303 and Lake in the Hills Elem School is 1060th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).