Chesak Elementary School vs Piccolo Elem Specialty School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesak Elementary School
Lake in the Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–2
643 students
Piccolo Elem Specialty School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
643 students
| Measure | Chesak Elementary School Lake in the Hills, Illinois | Piccolo Elem Specialty School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 2,303 | #1994 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6354 of 50,301 | #46492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 643 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7% |
| Math proficiency | – | 9% |
| city | Lake in the Hills | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 17.2).
- •Chesak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 92.2%).
- •Piccolo Elem Specialty School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
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 Chesak Elementary School better than Piccolo Elem Specialty School?
On the Success Index (US), Chesak Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 17.2 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 Chesak Elementary School and Piccolo Elem Specialty School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Lake in the Hills and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesak Elementary School: 643. Piccolo Elem Specialty School: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesak Elementary School and Piccolo Elem Specialty School rank in Illinois?
Chesak Elementary School is 145th of 2,303 and Piccolo Elem Specialty School is 1994th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).