Forest Elem School vs Maine West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 791 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Maine West High School
Des Plaines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
| Measure | Forest Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | Maine West High School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 2,303 | #326 of 691 |
| National rank | #19427 of 50,301 | #11869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 658 | 1,857 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 36.4).
- •Forest Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Forest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Forest Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Maine West High School is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 658.
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 Forest Elem School better than Maine West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elem School ranks higher (58.2 vs 36.4 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 Forest Elem School and Maine West High School?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elem School: 658. Maine West High School: 1,857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elem School and Maine West High School rank in Illinois?
Forest Elem School is 569th of 2,303 and Maine West High School is 326th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).