Field School vs Wescott Elementary 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 School
Northbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
Wescott Elementary School
Northbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
| Measure | Field School Northbrook, Illinois | Wescott Elementary School Northbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 670 | #15 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #999 of 15,369 | #862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 333 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 79% |
| city | Northbrook | Northbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wescott Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 83.2).
- •Wescott Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Wescott Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Field School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Wescott Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 333.
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 School better than Wescott Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wescott Elementary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 83.2 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 School and Wescott Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northbrook and Northbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field School: 333. Wescott Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field School and Wescott Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Field School is 23rd of 670 and Wescott Elementary School is 15th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).