Cather Elem School vs Phoenix Military Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cather Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
Phoenix Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Cather Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Phoenix Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,303 | #532 of 691 |
| National rank | #46642 of 50,301 | #15002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 16.9).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 97.2%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.3).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS is the larger school with 372 students compared with 321.
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 Cather Elem School better than Phoenix Military Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Phoenix Military Academy HS ranks higher (21.7 vs 16.9 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 Cather Elem School and Phoenix Military Academy HS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cather Elem School: 321. Phoenix Military Academy HS: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cather Elem School and Phoenix Military Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Cather Elem School is 2016th of 2,303 and Phoenix Military Academy HS is 532nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).