Field Park Elem School vs Park Junior High 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.
Field Park Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Park Junior High School
La Grange Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
| Measure | Field Park Elem School Western Springs, Illinois | Park Junior High School La Grange Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #83 of 2,303 | #16 of 670 |
| National rank | #4046 of 50,301 | #514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 278 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Western Springs | La Grange Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 81.7).
- •Field Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Park Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Field Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.5).
- •Park Junior High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 278.
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 Field Park Elem School better than Park Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Junior High School ranks higher (87.5 vs 81.7 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 Field Park Elem School and Park Junior High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Western Springs and La Grange Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Park Elem School: 278. Park Junior High School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Park Elem School and Park Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Field Park Elem School is 83rd of 2,303 and Park Junior High School is 16th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).