Centennial Elem School vs Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elem School
Plano · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
351 students
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
351 students
| Measure | Centennial Elem School Plano, Illinois | Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 2,303 | #1937 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37141 of 50,301 | #45603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 351 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Plano | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 18.8).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 92.3%).
- •Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
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 Centennial Elem School better than Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elem School ranks higher (32.1 vs 18.8 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 Centennial Elem School and Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Plano and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elem School: 351. Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elem School and Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School rank in Illinois?
Centennial Elem School is 1396th of 2,303 and Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School is 1937th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).