Centennial School vs Palos West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
392 students
Palos West Elementary School
Palos Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | Centennial School Orland Park, Illinois | Palos West Elementary School Palos Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 2,303 | #220 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6799 of 50,301 | #9064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 60% |
| city | Orland Park | Palos Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 73.3).
- •Centennial School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 60%).
- •Palos West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Centennial School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.0).
- •Palos West Elementary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 392.
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 School better than Palos West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.3 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 Centennial School and Palos West Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Palos Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial School: 392. Palos West Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial School and Palos West Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Centennial School is 158th of 2,303 and Palos West Elementary School is 220th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).