Deer Path Elem School vs Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Path Elem School
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
316 students
| Measure | Deer Path Elem School Cary, Illinois | Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Cary, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 2,303 | #399 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #19582 of 50,301 | #14606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 452 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 58.0).
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 25.7%).
- •Deer Path Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.6).
- •Deer Path Elem School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 316.
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 Deer Path Elem School better than Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center ranks higher (65.3 vs 58.0 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 Deer Path Elem School and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Elem School: 452. Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Elem School and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Elem School is 573rd of 2,303 and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is 399th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).