Coal City Early Childhood Center vs Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
437 students
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
437 students
| Measure | Coal City Early Childhood Center Coal City, Illinois | Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 2,303 | #1792 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17123 of 50,301 | #43850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 437 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Coal City | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 21.6).
- •Coal City Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 84.7%).
- •Coal City Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
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 Coal City Early Childhood Center better than Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Early Childhood Center ranks higher (61.5 vs 21.6 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 Coal City Early Childhood Center and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Early Childhood Center: 437. Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Early Childhood Center and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem rank in Illinois?
Coal City Early Childhood Center is 481st of 2,303 and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem is 1792nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).