Chicago Academy Elem School vs Steinmetz College Prep HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Academy Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students
Steinmetz College Prep HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
| Measure | Chicago Academy Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Steinmetz College Prep HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 2,303 | #626 of 691 |
| National rank | #30137 of 50,301 | #16235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 548 | 1,230 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Academy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 13.9).
- •Chicago Academy Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Chicago Academy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 11%).
- •Chicago Academy Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Chicago Academy Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Steinmetz College Prep HS is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 548.
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 Chicago Academy Elem School better than Steinmetz College Prep HS?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Academy Elem School ranks higher (42.7 vs 13.9 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 Chicago Academy Elem School and Steinmetz College Prep HS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Academy Elem School: 548. Steinmetz College Prep HS: 1,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Academy Elem School and Steinmetz College Prep HS rank in Illinois?
Chicago Academy Elem School is 1037th of 2,303 and Steinmetz College Prep HS is 626th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).