Early Learning Center vs Viking School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Waukegan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
221 students
Viking School
Gurnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Waukegan, Illinois | Viking School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #495 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #12008 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Waukegan | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Viking School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Viking School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 221.
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 Early Learning Center better than Viking School?
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 Early Learning Center and Viking School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 221. Viking School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Viking School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is unranked and Viking School is 495th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).