CICS - Wrightwood vs Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Wrightwood
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
614 students
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
281 students
| Measure | CICS - Wrightwood Chicago, Illinois | Owen Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2242 of 2,303 | #1211 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49370 of 50,301 | #34118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 614 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owen Elem Scholastic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 10.3).
- •Owen Elem Scholastic Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Owen Elem Scholastic Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Owen Elem Scholastic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 82.4%).
- •Owen Elem Scholastic Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 20.5).
- •CICS - Wrightwood is the larger school with 614 students compared with 281.
- •CICS - Wrightwood is a charter school while Owen Elem Scholastic Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CICS - Wrightwood better than Owen Elem Scholastic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Owen Elem Scholastic Academy ranks higher (36.8 vs 10.3 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 CICS - Wrightwood and Owen Elem Scholastic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Wrightwood: 614. Owen Elem Scholastic Academy: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Wrightwood and Owen Elem Scholastic Academy rank in Illinois?
CICS - Wrightwood is 2242nd of 2,303 and Owen Elem Scholastic Academy is 1211th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).