Crete Elementary School vs Steger Primary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Steger Primary Center
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
396 students
| Measure | Crete Elementary School Crete, Illinois | Steger Primary Center South Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 2,303 | #1183 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #38538 of 50,301 | #33547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 381 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Crete | South Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steger Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 30.0).
- •Steger Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 65.4%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.9).
- •Steger Primary Center is the larger school with 396 students compared with 381.
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 Crete Elementary School better than Steger Primary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Steger Primary Center ranks higher (37.7 vs 30.0 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 Crete Elementary School and Steger Primary Center?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Crete and South Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crete Elementary School: 381. Steger Primary Center: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crete Elementary School and Steger Primary Center rank in Illinois?
Crete Elementary School is 1460th of 2,303 and Steger Primary Center is 1183rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).