Fairview South Elementary School vs Wildwood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview South Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
718 students
Wildwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
512 students
| Measure | Fairview South Elementary School Skokie, Illinois | Wildwood Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 2,303 | #358 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7949 of 50,301 | #13461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 718 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| city | Skokie | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 67.0).
- •Wildwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Wildwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 34.3%).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •Fairview South Elementary School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 512.
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 Fairview South Elementary School better than Wildwood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview South Elementary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 67.0 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 Fairview South Elementary School and Wildwood Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview South Elementary School: 718. Wildwood Elem School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview South Elementary School and Wildwood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fairview South Elementary School is 185th of 2,303 and Wildwood Elem School is 358th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).