Forest Hills Elem School vs John Laidlaw Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
John Laidlaw Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elem School Western Springs, Illinois | John Laidlaw Elem School Western Springs, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 2,303 | #64 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1542 of 50,301 | #3230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 289 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| city | Western Springs | Western Springs |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 83.3).
- •John Laidlaw Elem School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Forest Hills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •John Laidlaw Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •John Laidlaw Elem School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 289.
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 Hills Elem School better than John Laidlaw Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Elem School ranks higher (87.3 vs 83.3 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 Forest Hills Elem School and John Laidlaw Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Western Springs and Western Springs in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elem School: 289. John Laidlaw Elem School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elem School and John Laidlaw Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forest Hills Elem School is 27th of 2,303 and John Laidlaw Elem School is 64th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).