Elmwood Park High School vs John Mills Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students
John Mills Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
| Measure | Elmwood Park High School Elmwood Park, Illinois | John Mills Elem School Elmwood Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 691 | #1397 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12431 of 16,910 | #37156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,015 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Elmwood Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 32.1).
- •Elmwood Park High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 59.4%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Elmwood Park High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 711.
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 Elmwood Park High School better than John Mills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Park High School ranks higher (34.0 vs 32.1 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 Elmwood Park High School and John Mills Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Elmwood Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Park High School: 1,015. John Mills Elem School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Park High School and John Mills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Park High School is 355th of 691 and John Mills Elem School is 1397th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).