Forrestal Elem School vs Neal Math Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestal Elem School
Great Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–3
386 students
Neal Math Science Academy
North Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | Forrestal Elem School Great Lakes, Illinois | Neal Math Science Academy North Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2105 of 2,303 | #662 of 670 |
| National rank | #47631 of 50,301 | #15167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Great Lakes | North Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrestal Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 9.1).
- •Forrestal Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Neal Math Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Neal Math Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Forrestal Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.4).
- •Neal Math Science Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 386.
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 Forrestal Elem School better than Neal Math Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Forrestal Elem School ranks higher (15.0 vs 9.1 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 Forrestal Elem School and Neal Math Science Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Great Lakes and North Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrestal Elem School: 386. Neal Math Science Academy: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrestal Elem School and Neal Math Science Academy rank in Illinois?
Forrestal Elem School is 2105th of 2,303 and Neal Math Science Academy is 662nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).