Edgebrook Elem School vs Fairview South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgebrook Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students
Fairview South Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
718 students
| Measure | Edgebrook Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Fairview South Elementary School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #159 of 2,303 | #185 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6805 of 50,301 | #7949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 554 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Chicago | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgebrook Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 75.0).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 34.3%).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.9).
- •Fairview South Elementary School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 554.
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 Edgebrook Elem School better than Fairview South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgebrook Elem School ranks higher (76.8 vs 75.0 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 Edgebrook Elem School and Fairview South Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgebrook Elem School: 554. Fairview South Elementary School: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgebrook Elem School and Fairview South Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Edgebrook Elem School is 159th of 2,303 and Fairview South Elementary School is 185th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).