Chicago Collegiate Charter School vs CICS - Prairie Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 585 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 5–12
255 students
CICS - Prairie Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
| Measure | Chicago Collegiate Charter School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Prairie Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #679 of 691 | #2287 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16785 of 16,910 | #49943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 255 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.7 vs 7.6).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Chicago Collegiate Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 94.4%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is the larger school with 412 students compared with 255.
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 Collegiate Charter School better than CICS - Prairie Campus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chicago Collegiate Charter School and CICS - Prairie Campus?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School: 255. CICS - Prairie Campus: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Collegiate Charter School and CICS - Prairie Campus rank in Illinois?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School is 679th of 691 and CICS - Prairie Campus is 2287th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).