Chicago Military Academy HS vs Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 374 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
| Measure | Chicago Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Wells Preparatory Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 691 | #2021 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15251 of 16,910 | #46687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 209 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Military Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 16.9).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 82.8%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is the larger school with 308 students compared with 209.
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 Military Academy HS better than Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Military Academy HS ranks higher (20.0 vs 16.9 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 Military Academy HS and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Military Academy HS: 209. Wells Preparatory Elem Academy: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Military Academy HS and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Chicago Military Academy HS is 545th of 691 and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is 2021st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).