Canty Elem School vs J Leigh Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 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 Leigh Elem School
Norridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
612 students
| Measure | Canty Elem School Chicago, Illinois | J Leigh Elem School Norridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 2,303 | #702 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18765 of 50,301 | #22360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 791 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Chicago | Norridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canty Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 54.0).
- •Canty Elem School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Canty Elem School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •J Leigh Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 52.2%).
- •Canty Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Canty Elem School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 612.
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 Leigh Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Canty Elem School ranks higher (59.1 vs 54.0 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 Canty Elem School and J Leigh Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Norridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canty Elem School: 791. J Leigh Elem School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canty Elem School and J Leigh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Canty Elem School is 548th of 2,303 and J Leigh Elem School is 702nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).