Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd vs Smyth J Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 656 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
547 students
Smyth J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
348 students
| Measure | Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd Chicago, Illinois | Smyth J Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 2,303 | #1906 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20954 of 50,301 | #45324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 547 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 19.3).
- •Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd does better on math proficiency (45% vs 4%).
- •Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 7%).
- •Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 80.5%).
- •Smyth J Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd is the larger school with 547 students compared with 348.
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 Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd better than Smyth J Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd ranks higher (56.0 vs 19.3 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 Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd and Smyth J Elem School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd: 547. Smyth J Elem School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd and Smyth J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd is 638th of 2,303 and Smyth J Elem School is 1906th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).