Columbia Central School vs Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central School
Steger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
646 students
Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr
Crete · Public other · Grades PK–PK
256 students
| Measure | Columbia Central School Steger, Illinois | Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr Crete, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #586 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #13545 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 646 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Steger | Crete |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.6).
- •Columbia Central School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 256.
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 Columbia Central School better than Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Central School and Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Steger and Crete in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central School: 646. Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central School and Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr rank in Illinois?
Columbia Central School is 586th of 670 and Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).