Coles Elem Language Academy vs EPIC Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coles Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students
EPIC Academy High School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
255 students
| Measure | Coles Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois | EPIC Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1575 of 2,303 | #589 of 691 |
| National rank | #40640 of 50,301 | #15941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 286 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coles Elem Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 15.9).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 94.1%).
- •EPIC Academy High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy is the larger school with 286 students compared with 255.
- •Coles Elem Language Academy is a public school while EPIC Academy High School is a charter 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 Coles Elem Language Academy better than EPIC Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Coles Elem Language Academy ranks higher (26.6 vs 15.9 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 Coles Elem Language Academy and EPIC Academy High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coles Elem Language Academy: 286. EPIC Academy High School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coles Elem Language Academy and EPIC Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Coles Elem Language Academy is 1575th of 2,303 and EPIC Academy High School is 589th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).