Cherokee Elem School vs Oak Terrace Elem 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.
Cherokee Elem School
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–4
343 students
Oak Terrace Elem School
Highwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elem School Lake Forest, Illinois | Oak Terrace Elem School Highwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 2,303 | #785 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1813 of 50,301 | #24146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 41% |
| city | Lake Forest | Highwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 51.5).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •Oak Terrace Elem School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 343.
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 Cherokee Elem School better than Oak Terrace Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elem School ranks higher (86.5 vs 51.5 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 Cherokee Elem School and Oak Terrace Elem School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Highwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elem School: 343. Oak Terrace Elem School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elem School and Oak Terrace Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cherokee Elem School is 35th of 2,303 and Oak Terrace Elem School is 785th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).