Christa McAuliffe School vs Fernway Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe School
Tinley Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Fernway Park Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School Tinley Park, Illinois | Fernway Park Elem School Orland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 2,303 | #1277 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18568 of 50,301 | #35326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Tinley Park | Orland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 34.9).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
- •Christa McAuliffe School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 461.
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 Christa McAuliffe School better than Fernway Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe School ranks higher (59.4 vs 34.9 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 Christa McAuliffe School and Fernway Park Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tinley Park and Orland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School: 530. Fernway Park Elem School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School and Fernway Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Christa McAuliffe School is 540th of 2,303 and Fernway Park Elem School is 1277th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).