Forest View Elem School vs John Jay Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
John Jay Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Forest View Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois | John Jay Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 2,303 | #1735 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28243 of 50,301 | #43014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 339 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Mount Prospect | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest View Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 22.9).
- •Forest View Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Forest View Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Forest View Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 79.2%).
- •John Jay Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •John Jay Elem School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 339.
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 View Elem School better than John Jay Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest View Elem School ranks higher (45.5 vs 22.9 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 View Elem School and John Jay Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Prospect and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest View Elem School: 339. John Jay Elem School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest View Elem School and John Jay Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forest View Elem School is 956th of 2,303 and John Jay Elem School is 1735th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).