Fairfield Elem Academy vs Gage Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
492 students
Gage Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
| Measure | Fairfield Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Gage Park High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2199 of 2,303 | #615 of 691 |
| National rank | #48761 of 50,301 | #16124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 492 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gage Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 12.3).
- •Fairfield Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •Fairfield Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 5%).
- •Gage Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 98.2%).
- •Gage Park High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Fairfield Elem Academy is the larger school with 492 students compared with 392.
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 Fairfield Elem Academy better than Gage Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gage Park High School ranks higher (14.5 vs 12.3 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 Fairfield Elem Academy and Gage Park High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Elem Academy: 492. Gage Park High School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Elem Academy and Gage Park High School rank in Illinois?
Fairfield Elem Academy is 2199th of 2,303 and Gage Park High School is 615th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).