Canty Elem School vs J Giles Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canty Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
J Giles Elem School
Norridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
499 students
| Measure | Canty Elem School Chicago, Illinois | J Giles Elem School Norridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 2,303 | #304 of 670 |
| National rank | #18765 of 50,301 | #8231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 791 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Chicago | Norridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canty Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 47.3).
- •Canty Elem School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Canty Elem School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •J Giles Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 52.2%).
- •Canty Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.6).
- •Canty Elem School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 499.
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 Canty Elem School better than J Giles Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Canty Elem School ranks higher (59.1 vs 47.3 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 Canty Elem School and J Giles Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Norridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canty Elem School: 791. J Giles Elem School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canty Elem School and J Giles Elem School rank in Illinois?
Canty Elem School is 548th of 2,303 and J Giles Elem School is 304th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).