Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center vs Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students
Union Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
| Measure | Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center New Lenox, Illinois | Union Elementary School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1104 of 2,303 | #588 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #32035 of 50,301 | #19892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 141 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | New Lenox | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 39.8).
- •Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Union Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 37.1%).
- •Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.9).
- •Union Elementary School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 141.
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 Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center better than Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 39.8 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 Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center and Union Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center: 141. Union Elementary School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center and Union Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center is 1104th of 2,303 and Union Elementary School is 588th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).