Central Elem School vs The Joseph Sears School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
The Joseph Sears School
Kenilworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Wilmette, Illinois | The Joseph Sears School Kenilworth, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 2,303 | #16 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4189 of 50,301 | #899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 485 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Wilmette | Kenilworth |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Joseph Sears School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 81.4).
- •The Joseph Sears School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •The Joseph Sears School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •The Joseph Sears School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.4).
- •Central Elem School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 471.
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 Central Elem School better than The Joseph Sears School?
On the Success Index (US), The Joseph Sears School ranks higher (89.5 vs 81.4 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 Central Elem School and The Joseph Sears School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Kenilworth in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 485. The Joseph Sears School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and The Joseph Sears School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 88th of 2,303 and The Joseph Sears School is 16th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).